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Rafael Devers Stands Firm as Red Sox Grapple with First-Base Dilemma

The All-Star slugger remains at DH, while Boston explores stopgap solutions and potential trades to address injuries and roster gaps.

May 10, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) hits an RBI double in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
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May 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Romy Gonzalez (23) steals second base during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Rafael Devers continues to decline the Red Sox's request to shift to first base following Triston Casas' season-ending knee injury and Romy Gonzalez's placement on the injured list.
  • Nick Sogard and Abraham Toro have been deployed as a platoon at first base, though internal options remain limited and unproven.
  • Owner John Henry and CBO Craig Breslow met with Devers in Kansas City to discuss the position change, but no resolution has been reached.
  • Despite the positional standoff, Devers has excelled offensively, going 8-for-9 with five RBIs over the weekend against the Royals.
  • Boston is actively weighing external options, including potential trades, to bolster their roster while managing tensions within the clubhouse.