Red Sox Hold Private Meeting Amid Devers Standoff

Tensions between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox escalated after Devers, now the team's designated hitter following Alex Bregman's arrival, refused to move to first base to replace the injured Triston Casas. In response, Red Sox owner John Henry and other top executives traveled to Kansas City for a private meeting with Devers and manager Alex Cora, which was described as 'productive' but ended without a resolution on Devers’ position. Critics argue that Devers, as the highest-paid player, should prioritize the team's needs, while others blame management's inconsistent communication for the dispute. General manager Craig Breslow has faced scrutiny for failing to manage expectations around positional changes. Devers has improved offensively despite the ongoing issue, but speculation about his future in Boston, including potential trade scenarios, has increased. The team continues to prioritize winning as internal discussions seek to resolve the standoff and maintain clubhouse unity.