I don't think the Red Sox were wrong to ask. I do think they're owed much of the blame in Devers' refusal to acquiesce. Keep in mind, it seems like Boston didn't approach Devers about changing positions until after Alex Bregman had signed -- that despite being connected to Bregman all offseason.

Rafael Devers refuses to play first base for the Red Sox, exposing deeper issues with Boston’s planning, communication, and leadership.

As the Red Sox began a series with the Royals on Friday, Sox owner John Henry, team CEO Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow all flew to Kansas City in response to Rafael Devers’ comments on Thursday about his refusal to play first base and his displeasure with what the slugger felt was an unreasonable series of requests from upper management.

Rafael Devers found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons in spring training when he said he had no interest in being a regular DH for the Boston Red Sox. He found himself in the headlines again when he said he had no interest in playing first base after Triston Casas' season-ending injury.

The Red Sox could have communicated with their star player better, but Devers could also be more accommodating of the team's needs.

The Boston Red Sox have had a fairly mediocre start to the 2025 campaign, and making matters even worse, they have found themselves continually bickering with their franchise player Rafael Devers about where he plays in the field.

The Boston Red Sox's chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, requested that Rafael Devers play first base after Triston Casas' injury. His reaction has led to plenty of trade speculation.

Former New York Yankee Todd Frazier shares blunt thoughts on Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers amid position drama.

If they go with a veteran like Peter Laviolette, it will signify that they’ve deluded themselves into thinking it’s a quick fix. Should they go with a young-ish assistant, it will be evidence that they (properly) realize this is going to take a while.

The Red Sox showed the tantalizing potential they possess when firing on all cylinders as they held down the Mets 3-1.

Some Boston Red Sox fans have been unnecessarily cruel to Alex Cora for taking a day off to be with his daughter as she graduated from college.