Overview

• Rafael Devers is excelling as the Red Sox’ designated hitter, batting .286 with 12 homers and a major-league–leading 52 RBIs.
• Boston’s offseason signing of Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal prompted Devers to move from third base to a full-time DH role.
• Triston Casas’ season-ending knee injury in early May reignited discussions about shifting Devers to first base, a move he has thus far resisted.
• At his charity golf event, Ortiz urged team leadership to leave Devers alone on any decision to learn first base and to protect his offensive momentum.
• Owner John Henry, manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow continue ongoing talks with Devers over his defensive assignment.