Red Sox star Rafael Devers creating drama with new teammate, Alex Bregman: ‘Third base is my position’

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Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers appears to have an issue with his new teammate, Alex Bregman, or rather the position he plays. 

Bregman has always played third base primarily for the Houston Astros, and when he signed with the Red Sox last week, it was expected by many that would remain the case. 

In turn, Devers, the Red Sox’s man in the hot corner, would move to either full-time designated hitter or to first base.

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Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros waves to fans prior to playing the Detroit Tigers in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2024 in Houston, Texas.  (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

During an interview in Fort Myers at the team’s spring training facility, Devers made it clear that third base is still where he wants to be. 

"Third base is my position. That’s what I’ve played," Devers said through an interpreter. "I don’t know what their plans are. I know we had a conversation. I made it clear what my desires were, and yeah, whatever happens from here, I don’t know."

Then, when asked if he would move to designated hitter, Devers responded, "I gave them the answer that I just gave, no."

So, the Red Sox immediately face drama at spring training with their incumbent All-Star and their new stellar acquisition.

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Devers added that the conversation he is talking about took place Friday with Red Sox manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, who was instrumental in getting the Bregman deal done. 

Bregman signed a three-year deal worth $120 million