Red Sox's Rafael Devers Hits 33 RBI in Historic May

Rafael Devers has been a historic offensive force for the Boston Red Sox in May 2025, hitting .370 with seven home runs, 33 RBIs, and a 1.141 OPS in 27 games, making him the first Red Sox player since Nomar Garciaparra in 1999 to achieve such a high batting average with 33 or more RBIs in May. Despite his offensive prowess, the Red Sox have decided that Devers will not play defensive positions for the remainder of the season, with the team moving forward with him as a full-time designated hitter after he declined to play first base following an injury to Triston Casas. Devers' continued success at the plate, including 11 multi-hit games in May and a .324/.450/.614 slash line over his last 180 plate appearances, supports the team's decision to preserve his offensive production. The Red Sox will face the Atlanta Braves in a key interleague matchup, with Devers expected to continue his hot streak against Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach and Boston's Walker Buehler on the mound. The Braves are looking to rebound after recent losses, while the Red Sox aim to capitalize on their strong batting stats and pitching performances to maintain momentum. Devers' impact as a designated hitter remains central to the Red Sox's offensive strategy as they pursue success in the 2025 season.