Red Sox Face Uncertainty Over Third Base Roles as Devers' Spring Debut Delayed

Rafael Devers' lingering shoulder issues and Alex Bregman's arrival create a positional dilemma for Boston ahead of the season opener.

Rafael Devers' spring training debut has been delayed indefinitely as he continues to recover from shoulder issues that affected his 2024 performance.
The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman, a two-time Gold Glove winner at third base, adding to the positional uncertainty with Devers also committed to playing third.
Manager Alex Cora and MLB analysts have discussed several potential configurations for the infield, including moving Devers to designated hitter or Bregman to second base, though no decisions have been made.
Devers has expressed reluctance to move from third base, while Bregman has not practiced at second base during spring training, complicating the situation further.
Speculation has arisen about a potential trade to resolve the infield logjam, but no moves are expected before the season begins on March 27.