In a chaotic, high-profile, and drawn-out winter, one of the biggest moves in the AL East was the Boston Red Sox signing free agent Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal, including two opt-outs and annual deferrals. It marks perhaps their most significant signing since JD Martinez in Spring Training 2018. Notably, Rafael Devers remains the only holdover from Boston’s last World Series-winning team in 2018.<\/p>
Bregman’s arrival was expected to help the Red Sox return to winning ways after a disappointing 2024 season, but another question loomed over the management – where will he play?<\/p>
He could remain at third base, with Devers shifting across the diamond to first base or moving to DH. Another possibility is Bregman transitioning to second base, a move that also hinges on Kristian Campbell, ESPN’s No. 26 prospect breaking camp on Opening Day, whose preferred position is second base. That could, in turn, push Devers to DH.<\/p>
Very simply put, he wants nothing to do with it. The Red Sox’s incumbent $313.5 million star was adamant that he intends to stick to third base, the position he has played his entire career.<\/p>
“Third base is my position. It’s what I’ve played. I don’t know what their plans are. I know we had a conversation. I made it clear what my desires were, and whatever happens from here, I don’t know.”<\/em><\/p> When asked if he would move to designated hitter, Devers responded bluntly, “I gave them the answer that I just gave, no.”<\/em><\/p>