Devers refused to move to first base and was unhappy with the Red Sox management's proposal

Rafael Devers took a stand with real action - put away his gloves and stick to the assigned strike position. The Red Sox heavy-gunner first publicly responded to the controversy over the interior layout of Triston Casas after his season reimbursement on Thursday, confirming that he had rejected a request from Craig Breslow, the team's president of baseball operations, to switch to first base.

"The management did discuss the matter with me," said Devers, who spoke through the team's interpreter Daveson Perez, "and I don't think it was the best decision." After all, I've only been in the designated strike for two months, and it doesn't make sense to change positions at this time. "

Although head coach Alex Cora has repeatedly stated that he has not discussed defensive changes with Devers, the two-time All-Star revealed: "After Casas was injured, Breslo came straight to me. They can't expect me to do everything. During the spring training, I was clearly told that I only needed to focus on the attack, but now I have reversed. "

Asked if it was possible to change the decision, Devers flatly denied: "No way. They said I was stubborn, but I couldn't compromise this time. "

Devers, who has been on a hot streak lately (batting average of 0.383 in the last 12 games, 4 hits and 11 RBIs), hit 3 RBIs and 2 hits on Thursday, including his 7th hit of the season, contributing 2 RBIs in a single game to help the team beat the Rangers 5-0. "The rhythm of the designated blow has gradually become accustomed to it," Cora said as she interpreted the disciple's outburst.

"I feel betrayed," Devers said bluntly, "and they promised to let me fight full-time, and now they break their promise." As a former player, Breslo should know how difficult it can be to switch positions. "

Despite his emphasis on rapport with his teammates, Devers was still reluctant to accept management's proposal: "I don't understand why he [Breslo] is targeting me. Such a request is neither professional nor respectful. "

As the Red Sox continue to storm the American League East with a record (21-19), the undercurrent of this generalist may become a locker room hazard. When asked if he would request a trade for the matter, Devers sneered and responded: "I'm wearing this jersey for a day and I'm going to do my best for Boston." But some people would be better off remembering – trust goes both ways. "