The Red Sox just pulled off a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, and honestly, it’s reshaped both their infield depth and pitching plans in a big way. Boston brought in Caleb Durbin and Kyle Harrison, plus Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler, and even snagged a competitive-balance Round B pick.
In exchange, David Hamilton and Shane Drohan are heading to Milwaukee. With spring training right around the corner, Boston finally landed that right-handed-hitting infielder they’d been chasing all winter—and, honestly, the whole thing feels like a pretty big rebalancing act for both teams.
The deal in numbers: what Boston gained and what Milwaukee sent
Boston’s side of the deal really comes down to adding infield depth and nabbing a valuable draft asset. Durbin has that roving third-base profile, Monasterio can play all over the infield, Seigler covers catching and corner-infield, and the 67th overall pick bumps up their draft bonus pool.
On the flip side, Milwaukee had a surplus of infielders and wanted to balance out the roster, so they moved Durbin and picked up some pitching prospects.
- Caleb Durbin — 25, right-handed hitter from Burlington, N.C., took over Milwaukee’s third-base job after coming over from the Yankees.
- Kyle Harrison — lefty pitcher, ex-top prospect, is back in Milwaukee and competing for a rotation spot after a solid run at higher levels.
- Andruw Monasterio — versatile infielder, known for his glove and a .270/.319/.437 line in 2023.
- Anthony Seigler — former Yankees first-rounder, brings third-base and catching depth with a utility vibe.
- Competitive-balance Round B pick (67th overall) — adds about $1.3 million to Boston’s draft bonus pool.
- David Hamilton — second baseman with crazy speed, gives Milwaukee a different look on the bases.
- Shane Drohan — lefty, put up strong Triple-A numbers (5-1, 2.27 ERA, 67 K in 47⅔ IP), could help Milwaukee’s pitching depth at any level.
Caleb Durbin: right-handed hitting and third-base versatility
Durbin stepped up as Milwaukee’s third baseman after coming over from the Yankees, showing off a right-handed bat that Boston really wanted for their infield mix. At 25, he’s already played at both keystone and corner spots, so he fits as a fallback option and gives the Red Sox that right-handed infield presence they’ve been missing.
He even got some love in NL Rookie of the Year voting, which says a lot about how quickly he’s adjusted to tougher competition. Boston’s probably counting on him to contribute right away in spring training.
Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler: defense, flexibility, and depth
Monasterio slides into Boston’s infield with the kind of defensive versatility that managers love. He’s handled multiple spots and should help steady the left side of the infield.
Seigler, a former first-rounder, adds a bit of everything—third base, catching, and general utility. Together, they give Boston more flexibility if Durbin steps up or if plans for Monasterio and Seigler shift as the season unfolds.
Milwaukee’s perspective: rotation depth and infield flexibility
Milwaukee, honestly, had a lot of infielders, so this trade let them balance things out and add some pitching upside in Harrison. By moving Durbin, they’re betting on their remaining infield depth and taking a shot at more flexibility on the mound.
Kyle Harrison’s return and Milwaukee’s rotation plans
Harrison heads back to Milwaukee, and the team’s going to see if he can grab a rotation spot. He’s posted a pretty solid minor league track record: 9-9 with a 4.39 ERA and 191 strikeouts in 194⅔ innings since 2023.
There’s real upside here if he can handle the jump to the majors and take on a bigger role.
David Hamilton and Shane Drohan: what Milwaukee gains in speed and depth
David Hamilton brings a ton of speed to the Brewers’ infield and could really shake up their baserunning game. Shane Drohan has put up strong numbers in Triple-A, so he’s got a real shot at impacting the pitching staff, whether that’s in the minors or in the bigs during the season.
Draft implications, spring training, and the bigger picture
The competitive-balance pick and extra draft pool money give Boston more options heading into draft season. For Milwaukee, it’s about keeping the pipeline stocked and making sure they’ve got enough depth both in the infield and on the mound to hang tough in the NL.
Spring training implications: filling the right-handed-infielder hole
Spring training’s almost here, and Boston plans to roll out Durbin, Monasterio, Seigler, and the rest of the infield hopefuls. The idea? See who steps up and whether Durbin’s right-handed bat can really handle major-league pitching.
This trade kind of shifts Boston’s early-season vibe. There’s a shot at a more flexible bench and maybe even a breakout or two.
Fans get a little more drama from the six-player swap. It’s a peek at how the roster might twist and turn as the season gets going.
Here is the source article for this story: Sources: BoSox get Brewers’ Durbin for 3 players
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