Overview

• Rafael Devers has set MLB records with 10 strikeouts in the first three games and 12 in the first four games of the 2025 season.
• Devers' transition to designated hitter from third base, a move made to accommodate Alex Bregman, has exposed adjustment difficulties.
• Manager Alex Cora has expressed confidence in Devers' ability to recover, citing ongoing efforts to address his batting mechanics and timing.
• Public criticism of Devers has intensified, including comments on his physical condition from former Red Sox player Jonathan Papelbon.
• The Red Sox, with a 1-3 record after losing three straight games, face growing scrutiny over team dynamics and competitiveness.