Overview

• Rafael Devers met with Red Sox owner John Henry and manager Alex Cora but continues to reject playing first base after Triston Casas’s season-ending injury.
• Devers remains the team’s designated hitter and has declined to take grounders at first base, according to Alex Cora.
• The Red Sox have recalled Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to platoon with Abraham Toro at first base as a temporary measure.
• One day after the meeting, Devers showcased his offensive prowess with a 4-for-4 performance, including three RBIs, in a 10-1 victory over the Royals.
• Manager Alex Cora confirmed the team is actively evaluating long-term solutions for first base to address their infield needs.