That’s no longer the case as the Red Sox ask him to learn an entirely new position. There exists at least the potential for Devers to flub chances and not dig out throws and cost his team games. And even if that doesn’t happen, Devers could fear it might.

The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left quad contusion, which further taxes the team's depth at first base. Gonzalez had been part of the platoon filling the shoes of Triston Casas,

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