That’s no longer the case as the Red Sox ask him to learn an entirely new position. There exists at least the potential for Devers to flub chances and not dig out throws and cost his team games. And even if that doesn’t happen, Devers could fear it might.

The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left quad contusion, which further taxes the team's depth at first base. Gonzalez had been part of the platoon filling the shoes of Triston Casas,

The Boston Red Sox are in a tough spot with Rafael Devers after asking him to play first base. He did not take kindly to their request.