Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are marred in controversy over his unwillingness to play first base. The Atlanta Braves know a thing or two about this.

When the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman for third base in the offseason, Devers moved to designated hitter. And when first baseman Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier in May, Devers was asked to play first, a switch that would better fit the roster construction. His response? Not interested.

The Boston Red Sox could look to trade superstar infielder Rafael Devers in a blockbuster deal with the Washington Nationals.

Rafael Devers’ 440-foot homer snapped a 1-1 tie and Lucas Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since 2023 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday.