Red Sox's Devers Refuses First Base Move, Meets with Owner Henry After Casas Injury

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Updated May 10, 2025, 12:01 PM

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has refused a request from team management to move to first base following the season-ending injury to first baseman Triston Casas, who ruptured his left knee tendon and underwent surgery.

Devers, age 28, a three-time All-Star and former primary third baseman, was moved to designated hitter at the start of the season after the Red Sox signed Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman, who has opt-outs after 2025 and 2026. Devers expressed frustration with the front office, particularly chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, stating he was told he would only play DH this season and feels the team has not stayed true to its word. He told reporters the front office should 'do their jobs' and look for a replacement for Casas rather than ask him to fill the role.

Devers, who has played 951 games at third base with minus-62 defensive runs saved and 141 errors, reiterated that he does not believe it is appropriate to be asked to change positions again. After publicly voicing his displeasure, Devers met in Kansas City with Red Sox owner John Henry, president Sam Kennedy, Breslow, and manager Alex Cora. The meeting was described as 'productive' and 'honest,' and discussions about his position are ongoing.

In the interim, the Red Sox have been using Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro at first base. Devers, in the second year of a 10-year, $313.5 million contract, is currently hitting .255/.379/.455 with 6 home runs, 25 RBIs, and an AL-leading 29 walks. He went 1-for-5 with an RBI groundout in Friday's game. Devers began the season with an 0-for-19 slump but has since improved his performance at the plate.

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Reuters

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Unhappy at 1B notion, Red Sox's Rafael Devers meets with owner https://t.co/dXTz0rmuNW https://t.co/dXTz0rmuNW

Bill Speros

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Devers getting Henry to fly halfway across the country to talk about his baseball team may be the most significant development since they signed Bregman. https://t.co/1UK2SBvROG

Boston Herald

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Rafael Devers isn't wrong to be upset about being asked to switch positions again, but he's also missing an opportunity to take an important step as a player and leader. https://t.co/mORHDtEILc