Red Sox Trade for Caleb Durbin, Confirming the Era of the Volatility Reducer

Boston finally “replaces” Alex Bregman — just not in the way anyone with eyeballs expected.

The Boston Red Sox have made their move. Not the move. Not a headline move. But a move — the kind that makes perfect sense if you’re staring at a spreadsheet and absolutely maddening if you’re staring at the standings.

According to reports, the Red Sox have acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers in a six-player deal that reads less like a roste…