Rafael Devers openly expressed his reluctance to play first base for the Red Sox following an injury that sidelined Triston Casas. After a discussion with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, Devers reaffirmed his focus on designated hitting, feeling it inconsistent for the team to ask him to play multiple positions after instructing him to set aside his glove. He indicated that changing positions is challenging and reflected on the complicated dynamics between him and the team's management, suggesting he is troubled by recent decisions regarding his position.
I know I'm a ballplayer, but at the same time, they can't expect me to play every single position out there.
It's not an appropriate decision by them to ask me to play another position.
I'm not certain what issue he has with me... changing positions like that isn't easy.
I don't understand some of the decisions that the GM makes.
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