Red Sox could cut ties with Rafael Devers
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Red Sox star Rafael Devers made waves after publicly admonishing Boston's front office for asking him to play first base after Triston Casas' season-ending injury. Red Sox owner John Henry even flew out to Kansas City to speak with Devers about his dissatisfaction in an unorthodox move.
The Boston Red Sox could look to trade superstar infielder Rafael Devers in a blockbuster deal with the Washington Nationals.
Rafael Devers has let his bat do the talking as of late, batting .583 during Boston's series victory against the Royals this weekend.
It started with team owner (and Globe owner) John Henry showing up at Kauffman Stadium to have a meeting with Rafael Devers about his refusal to play first. The Sox responded as a team by taking two of three from the resurgent Royals as Devers, still the designated hitter, drove had seven hits and drove in six runs.
Devers won his third AL Player of the Week award during a time when his off-field comments are generating more headlines than his hot bat.
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If Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers was subjected to NBA-style Hot Take shows ft. Skip Bayless, it might sound something like this.
Whatever position Rafael Devers winds up manning on the lineup card, he's going to keep slugging all the same. Plus, it was a big weekend for Cardinals (inspired by events at the Vatican?) and a Rocky one out in Denver.
Giolito pitched 6⅔ strong innings in his best start since Sept. 15, 2023, while Devers hit the winning two-run homer.