Rafael Devers

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by jayshum

It's one thing to work on a new position in spring training. It's a lot different to try to learn a new position at the major league level with no prior experience there on a team that wants to win games. Also, from looking at Devers defensive numbers at third base, he doesn't appear to be a gifted defender to start with. Even if it is the "least demanding position" on the field, it's not as simple as it sounds as indicated by the quotes in the article from the Red Sox manager, Alex Cora.

I assume all of the position players take daily defensive reps at their position before games, and additional defensive reps on non-game days. Does DH Devers take reps at 3B in case of a Bregman injury? Or is he DH-only the entire season?

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

I assume all of the position players take daily defensive reps at their position before games, and additional defensive reps on non-game days. Does DH Devers take reps at 3B in case of a Bregman injury? Or is he DH-only the entire season?

I have no idea if Devers still takes any fielding practice. One of his quotes said they told him to put away his glove, so maybe not.