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Rafael Devers will be staying put for the Boston Red Sox.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a major source of tension in and around the organization, as many have wondered whether staying at his current position \u2014 designated hitter \u2014 is the best option for the team.<\/p>\n

Red Sox manager Alex Cora believes it is.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe talk (about taking reps on defense), but he\u2019s my DH,\u201d Cora told reporters on Saturday, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.<\/p>\n

Does he expect that to continue for the rest of the season?<\/p>\n

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\u201cYes,\u201d Cora said.<\/p>\n

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Devers has been taking reps at shortstop before games, but that has been explained as a way to keep him active while sticking in the box during games. The Red Sox also don\u2019t have much of a need for him on the corners of the infield, as Marcelo Mayer has held things down at third base, while Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez fill in at first base.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll remain a conversation \u2014 because\u2026 well, these things interest people.<\/p>\n

Boston seems to be comfortable with where it\u2019s at on the infield, however. We just have to wait and see what they\u2019ll do in the outfield \u2014 with Wilyer Abreu\u2019s incoming return causing an overflow alongside Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Roman Anthony.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a never-ending cycle, folks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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UMass-Amherst Alum. NFL Draft nerd. Multi-time internet argument winner. Passionate about things that don’t matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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