Devers has never played first base as a professional, not even in the minors. He shifted from third base to DH in deference to Alex Bregman this year, though that was handled a bit awkwardly. Learning any position on the fly, especially one involved in as many plays as first base, is not easy. There would be growing pains for Devers, undoubtedly.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora says he doesn't plan to speak with Rafael Devers about replacing Triston Casas at first base, according to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. Casas is out for the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his left knee.

It truly seemed as if the dust had settled on any controversy surrounding Rafael Devers' position with the Boston Red Sox. This spring, the Red Sox acquired Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman and moved Devers to designated hitter.