The Boston Red Sox want a brand new first baseman after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee damage final week. Many have puzzled if Rafael Devers may fill that position for the crew. It doesn’t sound like that’s going to occur.
Crimson Sox supervisor Alex Cora was requested on Tuesday if there had been any discussions about having Devers play first base. He merely shook his head and replied, “No.”
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Since Casas went down, the Crimson Sox initially used a mix of Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro, and they’re sticking with these two in the interim.
Devers was Boston’s third baseman for a number of seasons earlier than he grew to become a full-time designated hitter this yr. The Crimson Sox made the change after signing Alex Bregman. Some puzzled if Boston would commerce Casas and transition Devers to first, however the crew by no means confirmed an curiosity in doing that.
Whereas Devers has been openly unhappy about losing his spot in the field, he has zero expertise at first base in both the majors or minors. He’s additionally not an excellent defensive third baseman, which is one more reason the Crimson Sox desire to have him as their DH.
If the Crimson Sox determine to maneuver at first base, it’s going to doubtless come by means of a commerce.
