Rafael Devers, the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox, has firmly declined the organization's request to play first base following Triston Casas' season-ending injury. Devers, a three-time All-Star, emphasized that shifting positions is challenging and unwelcome, especially after recently moving from third base to DH. He communicated his reluctance to the team’s chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, suggesting the Red Sox pursue external solutions for their first base needs instead. Currently, Boston is using a platoon approach with Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro at the position.
They came to me and talked to me about it. I know I'm a ballplayer, but at the same time, they can't expect me to play every single position out there.
In spring training, they talked to me and basically told me to put away my glove. I wasn't going to play another position other than DH. Right now, I don't think it would be an appropriate decision by them to ask me to play another position.
He (Breslow) played ball. I would like to think that he knows that changing positions isn't easy. They put me in this situation. They told me they didn't want me to play any other positions.
Now, they should do their jobs essentially and hit the market and look for another player. I'm not sure why they want me to be an option.
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