Boston Red Sox fans are in a frenzy after Rafael Devers stated he has no intention of leaving third base. This has sparked a debate among fans and analysts regarding the best approach for manager Alex Cora. New addition Alex Bregman has offered flexibility, expressing his willingness to play any position, while teammate Triston Casas staunchly defended Devers, claiming he is the best third baseman in the league. Despite the tensions, Cora has maintained a calm demeanor, indicating that there is no significant discord within the team.

As Spring Training progresses, Bregman has been practicing at both second and third base. Given his accolades, including a Gold Glove from last season, many argue he is a stronger defender than Devers. Analysts like Jim Bowden suggest sticking with an alignment featuring Casas at first, Bregman at second, Story at short, and keeping Devers at third to keep morale high, noting that moving Devers to designated hitter is not advisable at this stage. However, others believe that such a move could open opportunities for promising prospects like Kristian Campbell and Ceddanne Rafaela. Ultimately, the alignment will evolve as players’ performance unfolds during the season.