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.

In the wake of the season-ending injury to first baseman Triston Casas, the Red Sox asked Devers to play first base, but Devers refused. Devers feels he is forced to be the player to make the sacrifice when he feels the front office should be finalizing a reliable first baseman.

He spoke through a translator on Thursday so it’s difficult to fully convey Devers’ opinion due to tone and things like that, but his comments were crystal clear about Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow,