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.

The Boston Red Sox superstar slugger Rafael Devers now says he is "good" in whatever role the team chooses, but hinted he would still prefer to play third.

Manager Alex Cora said the Red Sox need to decide whether to take two or three left-handed relievers. Aroldis Chapman and Justin Wilson — two lefties signed in free agency during the offseason — will receive spots.