Rafael Devers Struggles with Seven Strikeouts in Red Sox Season Opener

Rafael Devers is facing a challenging start to the 2025 season, going 0-for-8 with seven strikeouts in just two games for the Boston Red Sox. His struggles at the plate culminated in a key strikeout with the bases loaded during a 4-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. Manager Alex Cora reassured fans, attributing Devers' performance to timing issues and noting that he hasn't been able to catch up with fastballs. Despite limited at-bats during spring training, Cora dismissed this as a contributing factor to Devers' current slump, pointing out that other players with similar preparation have performed better. The team’s overall offensive performance has also been lackluster, with several key players struggling to reach base. As Devers adjusts to his new full-time designated hitter role, he remains confident that his performance will improve.