Rafael Devers entered the season under a cloud of controversy due to his disinterest in moving from third base to designated hitter. Now, he's balking at another move. The longtime third baseman has been a full-time designated hitter this season after the Boston Red Sox signed another All-Star at the position,

Then, however, came Thursday. Following Boston's win over the Rangers, Devers told reporters that team executive Craig Breslow had, in fact, approached him about playing first base after the Casas injury. Devers said he told Breslow that it wasn't the right time and that they should "hit the market" for a first baseman instead ( via MassLive ).

Rafael Devers is displeased with the Boston Red Sox asking him to play first base with Triston Casas expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee.