“From DH Debate to Diamond Distress: Rafael Devers Strikes Out in Historic Fashion!”
But Devers made clear in spring training that he had no interest in ceding third base to Bregman. Through an interpreter, Devers told reporters in February that he told Red Sox management “no” when they asked him about moving to designated hitter.
“Like I said, my position is third base,” Devers said. “Whatever it is that they want to do is what they want to do, but I feel like my position is third base.”
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After some public uncertainty about the issue from manager Alex Cora in spring training, the Red Sox made the obvious decision. Bregman is playing third base, and Devers has moved to designated hitter.
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