Red Sox Trade Talks for Rafael Devers Intensify with Multiple MLB Teams

The Boston Red Sox are facing internal conflict with star third baseman Rafael Devers, who has refused to play first base following Triston Casas' season-ending injury, despite the team's request. This reluctance has strained relations between Devers and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, leading to speculation about a potential trade, though some insiders believe a trade is unlikely due to the financial and baseball implications. Multiple trade proposals have emerged, including blockbuster offers to the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Red Sox potentially acquiring top prospects in return. Devers remains a highly valuable player, hitting .280 with 7 home runs and 31 RBIs, and his contract, a 10-year $313.5 million deal, complicates trade negotiations. While Devers has excelled recently as a designated hitter, the ongoing positional dispute and disagreements with management create uncertainty about his future with the Red Sox. Despite the drama, some analysts caution that a trade may not realistically happen soon, given the team's incentives to resolve the situation internally.