Subpar offense has really been the story of the season for the Boston Red Sox so far, and one could easily make the case for Caleb Durbin as the team's most disappointing player. Durbin got off to a horrific start , with a 0-for-18 line in his first six games with his new team. He hasn't been particularly good for any stretch of the season, be it three games or 10, but he's at least looked like a major league-caliber hitter of late. The Red Sox built their lineup on top-to-bottom balance, rather than having superstars to carry the load. They need Durbin to break out, but fortunately, there have been breadcrumbs of late that such a breakout is forthcoming. If you like our content,  choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google . Why Durbin's game is trending in the right direction May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) bats against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at Fenway Park.…