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Caleb Durbin Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that Caleb Durbin underwent surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot (relayed by Christopher Smith of MassLive).

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Caleb Durbin Undergoes Foot Surgery. The Red Sox: What Happened

MLB Trade Rumors reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Caleb Durbin Undergoes Foot Surgery. The Red Sox, Caleb Durbin, Christopher Smith. Here is how the report opens:

The Red Sox announced that Caleb Durbin underwent surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot (relayed by Christopher Smith of MassLive). It’s the second postseason operation for the third baseman, who also had a minor procedure on his left pinky finger a few weeks ago. Boston didn’t reveal a recovery timetable, but there’s…

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  • First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors

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The Red Sox announced that Caleb Durbin underwent surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot (relayed by Christopher Smith of MassLive). It’s the second postseason operation for the third baseman, who also had a minor procedure on his left pinky finger a few weeks ago. Boston didn’t reveal a recovery timetable, but there’s… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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