Rafael Devers is a homegrown Boston Red Sox superstar, a player who has consistently delivered for the BoSox since 2017 as a star in MVP conversations at times. He deservedly got a 10-year, $313.5 million contract back in 2023 and continues to be terrific on a American League contender this year.
But now? There’s some drama going on between the third baseman and the team, and it’s gotten public. Not great!
Let’s dive in and go over some of the history here that isn’t so recent — it feels like this went back to Red Sox spring training and is carrying over to now:
The Rafael Devers drama started in spring training
There was some talk about moving Devers to designated hitter or first base when the franchise signed Alex Bregman, who’s played third base for most of his career. From MLB.com:
“Third base is my position,” said Devers. “It’s what I’ve played. I don’t know what their plans are. I know we had a conversation. I made it clear, kind of what my desires were and whatever happens from here, I don’t know.”
Devers has been the Red Sox designated hitter in every game this season
The position switch went through.
Now, Devers isn’t happy about talk of him maybe moving to first base
Rafael Devers explains why he is not willing to play first base in Boston
via @SmittyOnMLBpic.twitter.com/n2COGyEfTh
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 8, 2025
He also called out Red Sox GM Craig Breslow
Yikes.
How is Devers’ relationship with the clubhouse? What about with CBO Craig Breslow? #MLB Let’s hear! @WEEIpic.twitter.com/FZvXZGlsK1
— The Greg Hill Show (@TheGregHillShow) May 9, 2025
What a mess.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Rafael Devers and Red Sox drama over position changes, explained