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Red Sox Face Lineup Dilemma After Signing Alex Bregman

Rafael Devers resists shifting from third base as Boston evaluates its roster before the 2025 season.

Rafael Devers #11 tags out manager Alex Cora as Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a drill during a spring training team workout on February 26, 2021 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: David Ortiz looks on during batting practice ahead of Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 17: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of Toronto Blue Jays and Rafael Devers #11 of Boston Red Sox speak in a break in play during the fifth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 17, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox hits in the batting cages during a Spring Training workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 15, 2025.

Overview

  • The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, raising questions about his position on the field.
  • Rafael Devers, who signed a 10-year extension in 2023, has publicly stated he intends to remain at third base despite Bregman's superior defensive metrics.
  • Manager Alex Cora has emphasized that roster decisions will prioritize the team's needs, leaving Bregman's and Devers's roles unresolved during spring training.
  • Bregman has expressed flexibility about his position, contrasting with Devers's firm stance, and is seen as a key addition for his defensive and offensive capabilities.
  • The situation reflects broader changes in the Red Sox organization under new leadership, sparking debates over team dynamics and long-term planning.