US EditionRed Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City to meet with disgruntled slugger Rafael Devers
- On May 9, 2025, Boston Red Sox owner John Henry, president Sam Kennedy, general manager Craig Breslow, and field manager Alex Cora traveled to Kansas City to hold a meeting with Rafael Devers ahead of their series against the Royals.
- The meeting followed Devers expressing frustration about being asked to play first base due to Triston Casas's season-ending knee injury, which created a vacancy at that position.
- Devers, who shifted from playing third base to serving as the designated hitter earlier this season, declined the team's request to step in at first base. Instead, the Red Sox plan to have Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro temporarily cover the position.
- Breslow said John Henry spoke directly with Devers, describing the discussion as an "honest conversation" about the organization's values, while Cora confirmed ongoing talks about Devers's role.
- The outcome remains uncertain as Boston continues discussions, with Devers starting at DH and questions lingering whether a resolution acceptable to him will emerge.
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Red Sox Ownership Forced To Meet With Difficult Star Rafael Devers After Public Complaints
Boston Red Sox ownership and the team's front office were forced to meet with Rafael Devers on Friday afternoon. After Triston Casas, the expected first baseman for the 2025 season, went down with a knee injury last week, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow asked Devers to take one for the team and move to first for the rest of the year. And while Devers had been asked to be the full-time designated hitter, it was an understandable request made…
Red Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City for sit-down with Rafael Devers in new twist
Red Sox brass flew to Kansas City to tame the Rafael Devers situation on Friday. Owner John Henry, team president Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met the team on the road as a feud between the star third baseman and front office escalated this week, according to MLB.com’s Ian Browne.
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