Rafael Devers says he’s OK to be DH on Opening Day

Devers, Abreu debuts make Red Sox lineup whole again
For perhaps the first time this spring, there was an Opening Day feel in the air for the Red Sox on Saturday. And not just because manager Alex Cora officially named Garrett Crochet as his Opening Day
Rafael Devers says he'd be OK being Red Sox DH: "I just want to help the team win"
With Opening Day just a few weeks away, Rafael Devers has changed his tune about being the DH of the Boston Red Sox.
Rafael Devers says he's 'here to help,' willing to play DH for Red Sox after insisting he plays third base
Devers was reportedly so upset about being moved off third base initially that he considered asking to be traded.
Latest Rafael Devers report suggests it's when, not if, Red Sox marriage falls apart
When the Red Sox landed Bregman on a shiny three-year, $120 million deal, questions immediately surfaced around his position. Bregman has spent his entire career at third base. So has Rafael Devers, Boston's highest-paid player — previously inked to a 13-year, $330 million contract that broke the franchise record.
Rafael Devers clears the air, says he’ll be the DH if it’s best for the Red Sox: ‘I’m good to do whatever they want’
Devers said he spoke to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora a few weeks ago about his feelings and ultimately decided to follow their lead.
Rafael Devers walks back refusal to DH, says he'll do whatever Red Sox ask of him as Opening Day approaches
Rafael Devers just might be the Boston Red Sox's Opening Day DH after all. Earlier this spring, Devers said he considers himself a third baseman and would not move to DH in deference to Alex Bregman, the superior defender. On Thursday, Devers walked back those comments, and said he would be OK with being the DH on Opening Day.
Rafael Devers Says He Will Do Whatever Red Sox Want Him to Do After 3B, DH Comments
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Rafael Devers: I've told Red Sox I'll do whatever they need
Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he's "good to do whatever" the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he's willing to move away from third base and serve as the team's designated hitter this season.
“It Was Handled Poorly” – Former Red Sox Star Opens Up On Rafael Devers And Alex Bregman Drama
Rafael Devers refuses to give up his position for Alex Bregman, and the drama continues. Here's what a former Red Sox star had to say.
OBF: When Rafael Devers will play again a weighty issue for Red Sox
Happy Pi Day! Today is 3.14. For those who were not fortunate enough to be educated in the Arlington Public Schools system when geometry was still geometry, 3.14 (extended to
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Making spring debut Saturday
It's the first official appearance in spring training for Devers, who was built up slowly during the first half of camp after his shoulder problems last year. The 28-year-old appears set to begin the season as Boston's primary designated hitter,
Garrett Crochet Red Sox Opening Day starter; Rafael Devers, Wilyer Abreu in first spring game
"I hope to shoulder all the responsibilities that come with it with pride and just lead this team," Crochet said.
MLB Notebook: Is peace at hand with Rafael Devers - or just a temporary truce?
There seems to be an accommodation in place between the Red Sox and Rafael Devers. Can they co-exist? Also, the risks of ...
Red Sox have the top of the batting order set, at least
Manager Alex Cora wouldn't reveal his Opening Day starter, but he did share some information right off the top.
Second Base Battle is Still Biggest Positional Battle For Boston Red Sox, Per Insider
While third base has gotten a lot of the headlines at Boston Red Sox camp this year, what happens there is predicated on what ...