Red Sox writer projects disappointing solution to Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman drama | Sporting News

The Boston Red Sox had a very busy offseason, adding players such as Alex Bregman, Walker Buehler and Garrett Crochet to the mix.

One issue they’ve run into already is choosing who they want to play third base. Bregman has agreed to move to second base, but he is a far superior defender to Devers at third base.

Zachary Rotman of FanSided offered a prediction of what Boston’s Opening Day lineup will look like, and it also includes a disappointing solution to the drama, with Bregman playing second base and Devers third.

“[Kristian] Campbell’s omission from the roster makes it probable that Bregman will end up playing second base, with Devers (as long as he can throw) playing his preferred third base. This might not be what’s best for Boston, but chances are, the Red Sox will attempt to keep him happy until an infielder like Campbell or Mayer is ready to take over. The Red Sox likely won’t risk alienating Devers just so they can play David Hamilton or Vaughn Grissom regularly. Plus, this infield alignment allows the Red Sox to use Masataka Yoshida at DH.”

While Bregman makes the Red Sox better, having him at second base may not be the best thing for Boston, as he is a better defender at third base than Devers. Plus, several young players who were set to get some looks at second base are blocked.

Campbell in particular is blocked, and the Red Sox don’t have a clear fit on the roster for him. The Red Sox also are walking on eggshells with Devers, not wanting to move him off third base just so they can keep him content.

However, if he struggles defensively, Boston may have no choice but to move him to the DH spot and give Bregman third base duties.

We’ll see how things shake out in the coming weeks.

More MLB: Red Sox make disappointing Rafael Devers decision with eyes on Alex Bregman drama

Related Posts

🚨GAME CHANGER: Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates at CoolToday Park just shocked fans with a new first pitch time that’s stirring up excitement! This unexpected twist is setting the stage for a game like no other—are you ready for the change? 👇👇👇

🚨GAME CHANGER: Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates at CoolToday Park – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time! The countdown is on for what promises to…

🚨GAME CHANGER: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time!

🚨GAME CHANGER: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time! Baseball fans, mark your calendars…

🚨GAME CHANGER: New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time!

🚨GAME CHANGER: New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time! Get ready for an unforgettable spring…

🚨GAME CHANGER: Athletics vs Chicago Cubs at HoHoKam Stadium – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time!

🚨GAME CHANGER: Athletics vs Chicago Cubs at HoHoKam Stadium – You Won’t Believe the New First Pitch Time! The excitement is palpable as HoHoKam Stadium becomes the…

Astros let Bryan Abreu slam doors in the ninth… but won’t even open their mouths about locking him up long-term.

Astros Haven’t Yet Discussed Extension With Bryan Abreu Bryan Abreu is slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season, and the reliever…

🚨 SHATTERING THE SILENCE: RED SOX GET MAJOR ROMAN ANTHONY NEWS FROM MLB STAR In а groundbreаkіng uрdаte, the Boѕton Red Sox hаve receіved gаme-chаngіng newѕ from MLB ѕtаr Romаn Anthony. The аnnouncement hаѕ ѕent ѕhockwаveѕ through the orgаnіzаtіon аnd the fаnbаѕe, аѕ Anthony’ѕ іnvolvement could ѕіgnіfіcаntly іmраct the Red Sox’ѕ future. Thіѕ mаjor develoрment іѕ рoіѕed to mаke wаveѕ іn the MLB world. 👇👇

The Boѕton Red ѕox аre juѕt dаyѕ аwаy from Oрenіng Dаy 2026, аnd the bіggeѕt buzz ѕurroundіng the frаnchіѕe іѕn’t comіng from ѕрrіng trаіnіng uрdаteѕ — іt’ѕ…