Rafael Devers' staunch refusal to switch positions has created tension between him and the Boston Red Sox front office. Following an injury to Triston Casas, Devers was again approached about moving to first base, a situation he had already resisted earlier in the season when asked to transition from third base. Devers expressed that he had been expected to adjust without much communication or regard for his feelings, now declaring that he will only remain as designated hitter. The situation emphasizes the internal conflicts within the Red Sox and Devers' desire to maintain his current role.
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.
They told me that I'm a little hard-headed, but they already asked me to change (positions) once. This time, I don't think it's appropriate.
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