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Caleb Durbin is not in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Giants.
Durbin will take a seat for the matinee against the Giants with Vinny Capra getting the start at third base and hitting eighth. In 25 plate appearances, Durbin has hit .261/.320/.435 since being promoted from Nashville.
Caleb Durbin hit his first big-league homer, a two-run shot off Robbie Ray, in Monday’s loss to the Giants.
Durbin’s homer left the bat at 100.1 mph and was projected at 375 feet. He’s probably not going to contribute much in the round-tripper department, but if he’s productive enough to remain in the Brewers lineup, his stolen base ability will likely result in some mixed-league value.
Caleb Durbin went 2-for-4 and scored a run in the win over the A’s on Friday.
A very solid MLB debut for Durbin. The 25-year-old singled twice and came around to score on a fielder’s choice from Christian Yelich. Durbin is going to see regular playing time with the Brew Crew, and his speed makes him worthy of a speculative add in formats that allow for a deeper roster field.
Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy told reporters on Friday that Caleb Durbin will function as the team’s regular third baseman for the foreseeable future.
That had been the expectation, but it’s nice to hear Murphy actually spell it out. The 25-year-old infielder had been hitting .278/.316/.482 with a pair of homers and three stolen bases at Triple-A Nashville. Given his speed and the Brewers’ aggressiveness on the basepaths, it’s very possible that Durbin becomes a useful middle infield option from a fantasy perspective.
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