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Red Sox Stick with Gonzalez-Toro Platoon at First Base, Leave Door Open for Changes

Manager Alex Cora confirms Rafael Devers will remain at DH for now but hints at revisiting first base options if current strategy falters.

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during an end of season press conference on September 30, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 02: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox watches the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 02, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 25: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout before a game against the Monterrey Sultanes on March 25, 2025 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico.

Overview

  • Triston Casas is out for the season following knee surgery, leaving a significant vacancy at first base for the Red Sox.
  • The team is currently utilizing a platoon of Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro at first base, with Gonzalez showing early promise offensively and defensively.
  • Manager Alex Cora initially ruled out moving Rafael Devers to first base but has since softened his stance, stating the option could be revisited if the platoon underperforms.
  • Devers, who transitioned to full-time DH after Alex Bregman’s offseason signing, has no prior experience at first base in the majors or minors.
  • Masataka Yoshida remains sidelined from the roster as the Red Sox prioritize his readiness for outfield duties over a potential DH role.