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Durbin undergoes surgery for foot fracture weeks after pinky operation

BOSTON -- It has been a busy offseason on the medical front for Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin. Less than three weeks after having his troublesome left pinky operated on, it was announced that Durbin underwent an operation to…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:17 AM
Durbin undergoes surgery for foot fracture weeks after pinky operation
Key Things to Know
  • Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin underwent surgery to repair a right foot fracture.
  • The foot operation took place less than three weeks after Durbin had left pinky surgery.
  • Dr. Anish R. Kadakia performed the successful metatarsal procedure at Northwestern Medical in Chicago.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, less than three weeks after an operation on his left pinky finger. The procedure, involving a partial excision of the fifth metatarsal base with tendon repair, was performed by Dr. Anish R. Kadakia at Northwestern Medical in Chicago.

Durbin previously had proximal interphalangeal joint reconstruction on his left pinky on Oct. 11, following an injury sustained in June. In his first season with the Red Sox, the 26-year-old hit 13 home runs, drove in 64 runs, and is a finalist for the American League Gold Glove Award.

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