Overview

• Rafael Devers, entering his second year of a $313.5 million contract, has publicly stated he will not move from third base despite the arrival of Gold Glove winner Alex Bregman.
• Alex Cora, the Red Sox manager, has indicated that no final decisions have been made but is preparing Devers to play third base in spring training games.
• Bregman, signed to a three-year, $120 million deal, has expressed willingness to play second base, but his defensive prowess at third makes him a strong candidate for the position.
• Devers' defensive struggles at third base, including leading AL third basemen in errors for seven consecutive years, contrast with Bregman’s superior fielding metrics.
• The infield configuration remains unresolved, with potential impacts on top prospects like Kristian Campbell and Vaughn Grissom, who are competing for second base opportunities.