Caleb Durbin Faces Second Offseason Surgery After Toe Repair
The Red Sox third baseman underwent a successful partial excision of his fifth metatarsal base, marking his second procedure in a single break.
By Amelia Foster ·
Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin returned to the operating table this week for a second injury repair during the offseason. The team confirmed that Durbin underwent a successful partial excision of the fifth metatarsal base with tendon repair.
This procedure addresses damage to his pinky toe. It follows an earlier surgery performed on his pinky finger, meaning the player has required two separate medical interventions in a short span.
Meanwhile, New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown sat out Thursday practice due to a physical setback. The team cited a knee issue that flared up for the absence. Brown also dealt with an ankle injury during the same session.
Patriots media personnel Phil Perry and Andy Hart discussed the level of concern surrounding Brown's availability during their broadcast. They analyzed whether the star receiver's absence signals a deeper problem ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.
In other Boston sports developments, former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light spoke on the Patriots Talk Podcast. Light told host Tom E. Curran that teammate Rob Gronkowski was a major factor in his decision to continue playing after the 2010 season.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla appeared on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Thursday. During the interview, Mazzulla listed his top five NFL teams but omitted the local Patriots from the ranking.
Source: WBTS-CD
