As for Devers's perspective, Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo shared some insight about what peeved Devers the most about his situation in Boston.

Bigger than letting Xander Bogaerts walk to San Diego and piece together his, let's be honest, mediocre-to-date career with the Padres.Less than two seasons into Rafael Devers' 10-year, $313.5 million contract extension,

And it didn’t end there. After first baseman Triston Casas was lost for the season after tearing his patellar tendon, the Red Sox asked Devers if he’d be willing to play first base. Having already moved once, he was less than happy about that request and ultimately told the Red Sox no.