Rafael Devers Is Now Willing To Play First Base With The Giants

When the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman in free agency, Rafael Devers was adamant that he would not play first base for the Red Sox.

On his new team, the San Francisco Giants, it appears Devers doesn’t have the same reservations.

“I’m here to give my 100%. … They are the men in charge,” Devers said. “I am here to play wherever they want me to play.”

Devers played the first 73 games of the season as a DH, unwilling to field for the Red Sox after Bregman took his spot at third base. The Giants have Matt Chapman at third base, but the three-time All-Star is seemingly willing to move to first.

Devers was openly critical about the decision to have Bregman take his spot at third base, a disagreement that likely played a role in the team’s decision to trade him.

Being on a new team has changed Devers’ perspective, leaving Chapman, a five-time Golden Glove third baseman, on the hot corner.

“Like I said before, I am here to play wherever they want me to do and to give my best,” Devers reiterated.

The deal between the two teams, made on Sunday, sent Devers to the Giants in exchange for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, James Tibbs III and Jose Bello.

Devers had spent the entirety of his career with the Red Sox.