Red Sox may call on Rafael Devers to fill in at third after Bregman goes down: Report
Red Sox may call on Rafael Devers to fill in at third after Bregman goes down: Report (Image Source: Getty Images)
The Boston Red Sox might be forced to make some big changes after a key player suffered an unexpected injury. While the team has many choices to fill the gap, one name keeps coming up as the possible solution.
Fans are wondering- could Rafael Devers step back into a role he hasn't played this season?
Alex Bregman's sudden injury opens up a major spot for Rafael Devers in Red Sox lineup
During a game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 23, 2025, Alex Bregman left the field. He stopped playing because his right leg hurt. Later, team doctors found Bregman had a strained right quad- the same muscle he injured in 2021.
His recovery at that time took two months. This is a serious concern for the Red Sox. Bregman's absence leaves the squad a major hole in the infield starting at third base.
The Red Sox brought young Triple-A Worcester player Marcelo Mayer in response. Mayer is mainly a shortstop but has been training to play other positions, including third base. He's just 21 years old and has never played in the big leagues before.
Manager Alex Cora said the team is still thinking through all the options. He shared with reporters,
'We've got a few names we're considering. It's not decided yet.'
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With Bregman at third base, the Red Sox gave Devers a break from fielding. But now, with Bregman hurt, some experts think Devers could go back to his old spot at third base.
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evers has been in great form at the plate. He has raised his statistics following a sluggish start to the season and presently has a .303 batting average. Furthermore, first in walks, he boasts a .980 OPS, therefore assisting the team in scoring runs.
Ron Darling and Brian Kenny on a recent MLB Network's MLB Now Showdown debated the possibility of moving Devers back to third base. They said it might be the smartest move for the team right now, especially since Mayer is still new.
What the Red Sox decide next could affect the rest of their season.
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