Rafael Devers Debuts at First Base in Giants 9-0 Win over Braves

Rafael Devers made his first appearance at first base with the San Francisco Giants, expressing a clear preference for playing on the field rather than serving as a designated hitter. This stance contrasts with his previous refusal to play first base for the Boston Red Sox after being moved off third base to accommodate Alex Bregman and asked to fill in following an injury to Triston Casas. Devers' comments about staying active and engaged on the field have stirred reactions among Red Sox fans, who may question why he did not embrace the position when with Boston. The Red Sox managed to maintain a playoff spot after trading Devers, partly due to his unwillingness to play first base, which contributed to their decision to trade him. Giants manager and teammates have welcomed Devers' flexibility, and he had an error-free debut while contributing offensively in a 9-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Red Sox manager Alex Cora declined to comment on Devers' debut with the Giants, underscoring lingering tensions surrounding the trade and positional shifts.