Overview
- Durbin, who entered Monday at .071 (2-for-28), logged two hits against Milwaukee to double his season total.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy called Durbin “a winner” and likened his slow start to Dustin Pedroia’s early struggles, saying the third baseman will push through.
- Red Sox manager Alex Cora shuffled the order Monday, moving Masataka Yoshida to the two spot, elevating Wilyer Abreu to fourth, and dropping Trevor Story to fifth to jump-start the bats.
- Boston has kept Durbin at third base for stability, noting steady defense, after he was a Rookie of the Year contender as Milwaukee’s everyday third baseman last season.
- As a ripple from the trade, the Brewers called up right-hander Shane Drohan, and Pat Murphy said he will pitch in this series, possibly in a Wednesday start.