Rafael Devers is set to make his debut at first base with the San Francisco Giants after being traded from the Boston Red Sox. Initially a third baseman, Devers was moved to designated hitter full-time after the Red Sox acquired Alex Bregman. Following an injury to Triston Casas, the Red Sox requested Devers to play first base, which he initially rejected. After trading to the Giants, he began preparing for first base despite some minor injuries and is now ready for his first field appearance.
Devers, a lifelong third baseman, was moved off the position this offseason when the Red Sox acquired a reigning Gold Glover at the position, Alex Bregman.
Having reportedly been told that he would not be playing in the field that year, Devers was peeved by the request, and ultimately rejected it, which appeared to be the beginning of the end of that marriage - the star was traded to the Giants a few weeks later.
It became immediately clear that Devers was not averse to playing at first base, he just wanted an open line of communication and adequate time to prepare for a position he had never played in his life.
The move gives the Giants more flexibility, as they can now cycle whomever they want through the DH spot. It will also hopefully take more stress off of Wilmer Flores.
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