It was the only logical conclusion. Bregman won the 2024 AL Gold Glove at the position, while Devers has made the most errors at third base every season since 2018. Devers voiced his frustration early in the offseason, then walked it back, and as long as Boston feels like it's slugger isn't going to mutiny, the Red Sox had to do this.

When the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman this past offseason, Rafael Devers was not too pleased. He did not want to move from third base and become the team's designated hitter.