Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are marred in controversy over his unwillingness to play first base. The Atlanta Braves know a thing or two about this.

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Rafael Devers says he refused to play first when Red Sox asked: ... has never played first base as a professional. Controversies aside, Devers in 2025 has been productive since a season-opening slump.

Former Red Sox debate whether Boston should throw at Rafael Devers. Updated: Jun. 18, ... We’ll see how Devers and the Red Sox handle their reunion when the team takes on San Francisco Friday night.

Rafael Devers has 5 HR and a 1.277 OPS in his last 15 games (25-for-59, 10 BB, 1 HBP). He is the only Major Leaguer to hit 5+ HR and reach base more than 35 times over any 15-game span this season.

The only question that matters, in the wake of the Boston Red Sox showing Rafael Devers who’s the boss, is this:. Are the Sox a better team? For 2025, it’s difficult to imagine the answer is yes.

Rafael Devers vs. the Red Sox: What has gone wrong, and how can the two sides fix it? After begrudgingly moving to DH in the spring, Devers publicly rejected the team's request that he move to 1B ...

Rafael Devers ready to 'play wherever they want me to play' with Giants after Red Sox positional drama Devers will DH and play first base, Giants manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday By R.J. Anderson ...

Rafael Devers trade reaction and where it leaves the Red Sox 17:30. Rafael Devers was introduced by the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, and he's willing to play anywhere his new team asks him.

Devers went 1-for-5 with an RBI for the Red Sox in Friday’s 10-inning 2-1 defeat to the Royals. He is hitting .253 on the season with six home runs. The Red Sox signed Devers to a 10-year, $313. ...

Rafael Devers has seven home runs and 24 RBI in his last 22 games, including a 442-foot grand slam on Sunday. Winslow Townson/Getty ...