November 25, 2024
ANALYSISDevers battled through lingering issues with both shoulders during the 2024 season and again graded out poorly defensively at third base with a minus-six Outs Above Average rating. If the Red Sox do ultimately decide to shift him away from the hot corner, they would likely have both Devers and
Triston Casas bounce back-and-forth between first base and designated hitter. Third base would then be filled by a free agent or trade acquisition, with Boston being connected to
Alex Bregman,
Willy Adames and
Nolan Arenado. Finding a taker for
Masataka Yoshida's contract is also part of the equation.