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.

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.

Hanging over spring training after an exciting offseason for the Boston Red Sox has been the early drama regarding third base and, specifically, Alex Bregman an