Caleb Durbin

Durbin was already an interesting multi-category play before today's news; with Mead now on the IL for six weeks, he figures to see more plate appearances in Boston's infield mix. His June hot streak (.326, 6 HR, 5 SB in 25 games) showed what the floor can look like when he's locked in. The overall .229 average reflects a rough start to the year, but his stolen base upside and eligibility at both middle infield spots make him worth a roster spot in 14-team leagues, especially with the Red Sox likely to lean on him until they acquire another bat.

Boston's starting third baseman has caught fire over the last month. The slash line is real — he's posting five steals in a Red Sox lineup that just went on a 9-game win streak and enters the second half with momentum. Speed and runs are the primary fantasy value. Grab him in 14+ team leagues before the surge catches on.

Durbin has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the past two weeks — .422 average with the rare power-speed combination at only 30% owned. Multi-position eligibility at 2B and 3B is a bonus. Available in 70% of Yahoo leagues while producing at this level; add before the weekend waiver columns make him obvious.

The hottest hitter in baseball over the last two weeks. His power-speed combination (on pace for 15 HR / 20+ SB) is borderline elite for a 3B-eligible player at only 35% ownership. Durbin is producing like a top-50 asset — add him before ownership surges past 50%.

Five home runs in 13 games after a brutal start — Durbin has quietly turned his season around. He hit a two-run shot Thursday, bringing his OPS from .544 to .660 over this stretch. Multi-position eligibility (2B/3B) and Fenway Park give him a strong second-half floor. At 25% owned he's still deeply available.

OBP 0.053 → .226 (Δ +0.173)