Rafael Devers says he is “willing to do” what the Red Sox decide
The Dominican indicated that he has had conversations with manager Alex Cora and with manager Craig Breslow about what his role with Boston will be.
Rafael Devers declared to the press this Thursday that he is “willing to do” which Boston Red Sox He asks for, with what is clear that if necessary, he is willing to leave the third base and become the designated batter of the full -time team this season.
A change of roles did not seem likely last month, when Devers He resisted the idea of becoming the designated batter after hiring Alex Bregman by Boston.
“The third base is my position“, said Devers so.
The three times All-Star declared Thursday that he spoke with the manager Alex Coraas well as with the head of baseball operations, Craig Breslowa few weeks ago and said: “I’m ready to do what they ask me“
“I’m here to help“He said Devers Through his interpreter, according to The Athletic. “I have already talked to them about that and know what my position is, but I am ready to play”The Dominican added.
“I will not share here what we are talking about, because it could sound bad (…) are private conversations. I told you everything about my point of view, how I see things, and they know“added the stellar of the set.
Devers It has not yet appeared in an official spring training match for Boston. His spring debut was supposed to be last Tuesday, March 11, but was postponed for this weekend. The antealist suffered discomfort on both shoulders during the past season and spent the first weeks of training trying to strengthen them before starting the regular season.
He played an interesting game on Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida, before speaking with the press, and connected a home run against the new opener of the Red Sox, Walker Buehler.
When asked if he hopes to be ready for him Inaugural day against the Texas Rangersnext March 27 in Texas, Devers replied: “I hope to be there“
