Rafael Devers says he’s OK to be DH on Opening Day

Rafael Devers says he'd be OK being Red Sox DH: "I just want to help the team win"
With Opening Day just a few weeks away, Rafael Devers has changed his tune about being the DH of the Boston Red Sox.
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Devers was reportedly so upset about being moved off third base initially that he considered asking to be traded.
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On Saturday, Jarren Duran leads off in center field, Trevor Story bats cleanup and plays short, Triston Casas is at first base in the 5-hole, stud prospect Kristian Campbell hits seventh and plays second, and right-fielder Wilyer Abreu bats eighth. The only pieces likely missing are Ceddanne Rafaela in the outfield and Connor Wong behind the plate.
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When the Red Sox landed Bregman on a shiny three-year, $120 million deal, questions immediately surfaced around his position. Bregman has spent his entire career at third base. So has Rafael Devers, Boston's highest-paid player — previously inked to a 13-year, $330 million contract that broke the franchise record.
Rafael Devers walks back refusal to DH, says he'll do whatever Red Sox ask of him as Opening Day approaches
Rafael Devers just might be the Boston Red Sox's Opening Day DH after all. Earlier this spring, Devers said he considers himself a third baseman and would not move to DH in deference to Alex Bregman, the superior defender. On Thursday, Devers walked back those comments, and said he would be OK with being the DH on Opening Day.
Rafael Devers clears the air, says he’ll be the DH if it’s best for the Red Sox: ‘I’m good to do whatever they want’
Devers said he spoke to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora a few weeks ago about his feelings and ultimately decided to follow their lead.
Rafael Devers: I've told Red Sox I'll do whatever they need
Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he's "good to do whatever" the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he's willing to move away from third base and serve as the team's designated hitter this season.
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It's the first official appearance in spring training for Devers, who was built up slowly during the first half of camp after his shoulder problems last year. The 28-year-old appears set to begin the season as Boston's primary designated hitter,
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