Breaking news : Rafael Devers Seemingly Forcing Red Sox to Trade Him With New Drama

 

The Boston Red Sox continued their spring training on Monday, however, it wasn’t a morning without drama.

Conducting his first interview following the Alex Bregman signing, Red Sox veteran Rafael Devers made it clear that isn’t thrilled about potentially losing his starting third baseman job. Devers told reporters that he doesn’t want to play anywhere but at the hot corner, leaving manager Alex Cora to do damage control in the coming weeks.

 

As much as some Red Sox fans would love for Devers to take some time to cool off and reflect on the situation, nothing is guaranteed. In fact, the disgruntled infielder may have forced Boston to trade him before the 2025 MLB season even begins.

 

During Monday’s interview with the media, Devers was asked if he would like to be traded by MassLive‘s Chris Cotillo. Even though the former World Series Champion didn’t outright say he wants to be moved, his response makes it clear that he’s open to a trade.

“That’s a tough answer to give. I haven’t given it much thought,” Devers responded (h/t @SmittyOnMLB). “I’m open to listening to what (the Red Sox) have to say moving forward.

Devers has played his entire eight-year career in Boston, making it hard to imagine him playing elsewhere. The Dominican slugger assumed he’d be the Red Sox’s starting 3B for life after signing a 10-year, $331 million extension over two years ago.

Some might think Bregman’s arrival means Boston is going back on its word, which is something manager Alex Cora doesn’t career with.

 

Cora is referring to the fact that former Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom was running the show when Devers inked his mammoth extension. The 41-year-old executive left town less than a year later, joining the St. Louis Cardinals as an advisor and will eventually be named the new president of baseball operations after the 2025 season ends.