Devers' initial protests aside, the Red Sox are a better team with Bregman at third. The 10-year veteran won his first American League Gold Glove last season and rates highly per defensive metrics such as Defensive Runs Saved, Ultimate Zone Rating and Outs Above Average.

Since making his Major League Baseball debut in the summer of 2017, Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers has been one of the most productive offensive third basemen in baseball.

While the Red Sox have not publicly commented on what role Rafael Devers will serve this season, the slugger confirmed to reporters that a decision has already been made.