[1] He was a part of the 2006 International League champion Toledo Mud Hens,[3] while also making 3 late-season appearances with the Tigers.

However, starting pitcher Kenny Rogers soon went on the disabled list with a shoulder injury, and the Tigers turned to Durbin to fill his spot in the rotation.

[5] During a game on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball against the Atlanta Braves, Durbin had a sacrifice fly for his first career RBI.

Though he lost out to Adam Eaton for a starting spot, Durbin enjoyed a strong season out of the bullpen for the eventual World Series Champions.

Durbin lives with his wife Crystal and sons Cade and Cavan and daughter Caris[12] in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.