The Boston Red Sox have a looming decision on their hands after signing Alex Bregman. While the two-time All-Star is among the best third baseman in baseball on both sides of the ball, Rafael Devers has shared that he does not plan to move off of the position or become a full-time designated hitter.

Devers has yet to make his Spring Training debut, however, his future could be determined by the Red Sox’ ongoing positional battle at second base. Bill Ladson of MLB.com shared that Bregman could move to second base unless one of Boston’s options for the position emerges as a starter, writing:

Alex Bregman is slated to play second, if the Red Sox decide to keep Rafael Devers at third base. If manager Alex Cora decides to switch Bregman to the hot corner and make Devers the team’s designated hitter, the battle for the second base job will be between top prospect Kristian Campbell (No. 7 overall according to MLB Pipeline), Vaughn Grissom (injury plagued year in 2024 after being traded for Chris Sale) and David Hamilton, who played his share of games at the position last year but broke his finger in late August and missed the final month. “We are going to have our best defensive and offensive lineup for the first game of the season,” manager Alex Cora said.

Campbell, Grissom, and Hamilton have all struggled in Spring Training, leaving the door open for Devers to remain as the Red Sox everyday third baseman. The three-time All-Star has struggled in the field as he has committed the most errors of any third baseman in each of the past seven seasons.

Bregman’s glove is considered to be among the best in the league, winning a Gold Glove Award in 2024. While leaving him at the hot corner could give Boston their best possible defensive alignment, it is unclear if the franchise believes any of their options at second base are ready for a full-time starting role.