Upcoming schedule and infield questions
The Yankees head to Fenway Park for a four-game series starting Thursday. Boston faces questions across the infield, though one potential injury that appeared serious in Denver may not sideline a key player for an extended period.
Durbin exits game with finger injury, but no fracture found
Caleb Durbin departed Wednesday’s game after partially dislocating his left pinkie sliding into first base. Initial reports indicated the finger was misaligned, prompting immediate attention from Boston’s medical staff. X-rays reportedly showed no fracture, and Durbin did not expect to require additional testing. He later indicated he does not anticipate an injured-list stint.
Durbin’s injury forced an infield reshuffle
With Durbin out, Marcelo Mayer moved to shortstop despite a sore left foot, Andruw Monasterio shifted to second, and Anthony SieglER took over at third. The reconfiguration contributed to defensive lapses, including a throwing error by SieglER and a misplayed ground ball by Mayer that extended the seventh-inning rally for Colorado. Durbin’s absence would have been a notable obstacle to overcome, so his potential return without an IL stint would ease the roster juggling.
Durbin takes responsibility for a risky slide
Durbin explained that the injury occurred when he tried to beat a close play at first base, choosing a slide rather than running through the bag. The left hand landed awkwardly as Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland prepared to receive the throw. Durbin acknowledged the play carried unnecessary risk, noting that instinct took over in the moment. The concern heightened when the finger appeared to bend unnaturally, but medical staff confirmed there was no bone damage and the joint was restored.
Final assessment for the Red Sox
Boston’s road trip ended with another lead relinquished, and while Durbin’s injury initially threatened to be more costly, the medical update provided some relief. The Red Sox escaped a more significant setback by avoiding a longer-term issue at third base, but the loss highlighted ongoing infield volatility and the need for bullpen and defensive adjustments as they prepare for the series against the Yankees.
Additional notes
– The team’s record dropped to 32-46 after the trip.
– The upcoming four-game set with New York will be an opportunity to stabilize infield alignment and address late-inning vulnerabilities that allowed Colorado to surge.
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