Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back Again, Still Expected To Be Ready
35 seconds agoMLB.com's Ian Browne reports that Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers' (shoulders) Grapefruit League debut has once again been pushed back this week from Wednesday to Saturday. However, the team still expects him to be ready for Opening Day, and he's been taking live batting practice for more than a week. The 28-year-old has been trying to iron out his swing for the last few weeks while also making mechanical adjustments after two sore shoulders forced him into bad habits late last year. The Red Sox haven't said whether Devers will start the year at third base or at designated hitter, but all signs are pointing to the latter, especially after the team added Alex Bregman in free agency. Using Devers as the regular DH to begin the season will not only keep him healthy but allow him to continue to work on his new swing path. Devers at DH will make Masataka Yoshida the odd man out of the lineup.
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
