For months, he stood firm, a $313.5 million investment unwilling to budge. But as the infield carousel spun and the pressure mounted, even the most stubborn figures eventually gave way. Now, with the Red Sox finally inching toward clarity at third base, the high-priced cornerstone has relented—because, apparently, resistance only lasts so long when reality comes knocking.
The Boston Red Sox have almost finalized their regular starters and their positions. The position that was interesting to everybody was the 3rd base and even that problem has been solved. Finally, it looks like Rafael Devers is stepping up.
It is being reported by the Boston Strong X handle that Rafael Devers has said yes to the Red Sox if they want him to DH on the opening day. If you remember, a few days ago, Devers had made a statement saying, “No. I play third. That’s my position. That’s where I play.”
To this statement, Alex Cora had said that he regarded Devers’ passion and respected him for letting the front office know but would make the decision based on what is better for the team. The time is now and according to reports, Alex Bregman will be the 3rd baseman while Rafael Devers will be DHing.
Rafael Devers says that he will be “OKAY” if the Red Sox need him at DH for Opening Day.
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— Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) March 13, 2025
When asked about this situation, Devers said that the conversation between the front office and him is private, and he says he will not elaborate on it further. This decision makes more sense because of the caliber of Alex Bregman. While Devers is learning to master the 3rd base, Bregman has already won a Golden Glove for it. This is exactly the reason many fans wanted Bregman at 3rd and if the report is true, they will be getting what they want.
With that, the Red Sox infield puzzle is complete—Devers’ resistance was admirable, but reality, like a 98-mph fastball, is tough to fight. A Gold Glove speaks louder than pride, and if the reports hold, Bregman gets the hot corner while Devers warms up the DH slot. One thing’s for sure: stubbornness doesn’t fill out a lineup card—Cora does.
Red Sox rotation in shambles as injuries pile up before opening day
The Red Sox had one job—enter the season with a stable rotation. Instead, they’re holding it together with duct tape and wishful thinking. Just weeks before Opening Day, the injuries are piling up, the depth chart is thinning, and Alex Cora might need a miracle. If this is the plan, it’s already falling apart.
Now, Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello have suffered from injuries. The report about Bello is that he has shoulder sourness which he suffered right at the start of the camp. Alex Cora says that he is still not ready and will need more time to get back to full fitness.
During an interview, the interviewer asked Cora about Lucas Giolito and his injury. He said, “We’ll assess and do whatever (the training staff) says, and it shouldn’t be bad.” Giolito suffered from a season-ending injury in 2024 and when he came to the spring camp he felt some hamstring tightness. This has allowed him to pitch only 1 inning in the spring.
With Bello sidelined and Giolito already hobbling, the Red Sox rotation looks more like a waiting room than a pitching staff. “It shouldn’t be bad,” Cora says—but optimism doesn’t win games, healthy arms do. If this trend continues, Boston might need more than depth starters—they’ll need divine intervention.
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