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Durbin undergoes surgery to repair lingering left pinkie injury

After playing through an injury to his left pinkie for months, Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin recently had surgery to repair the issue. Durbin underwent a successful proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint reconstruction on his pinkie last week in Wellesley…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:45 PM
Durbin undergoes surgery to repair lingering left pinkie injury
Key Things to Know
  • Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin underwent successful surgery on his left pinkie finger.
  • Durbin suffered a partial dislocation on June 24 against the Rockies but avoided the injured list.
  • The 26-year-old batted .248 with 13 home runs and 64 RBIs in his first season with Boston.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin underwent successful surgery to repair his left pinkie finger, the team announced on Sunday. The procedure, a proximal interphalangeal joint reconstruction, took place in Wellesley, Massachusetts, following months of the infielder playing through the injury.

Durbin initially suffered a partial dislocation on June 24 during a headfirst slide against the Colorado Rockies but avoided the injured list. Acquired from the Brewers in February, the 26-year-old batted .248 with 13 home runs and 64 RBIs while finishing among the league's top defensive third basemen.

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