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The Boston Red Sox could suddenly entertain trade offers for Rafael Devers. Tensions are at an all-time high after he publicly called out chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
Devers was upset by Breslow's request for him to play first base after Triston Casas was injured, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith. Devers noted he felt the team was not staying true to what it told him in the offseason, which was that he would only be the designated hitter. His comments to the media were not received well by his teammates, according to the Boston Herald's Gabrielle Starr.
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller tabbed the Chicago Cubs as one of the top contenders to land Devers in a trade. The Cubs could lose Kyle Tucker in free agency and may want to capitalize on the time they have with him. Adding Devers could also help convince him to stay.
The Cubs started the season with top prospect Matt Shaw playing third base. However, early struggles got him sent down to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs need a third baseman if they want a real chance at winning the National League.
The Cubs have Kevin Alcántara and Owen Caissie as potential replacements for Tucker if he leaves. However, if Shaw's first stint in the big leagues is any indication of what's to come, Devers would save the Cubs from a long-term problem at third base.
Devers is not an elite defender, which was part of the reason he was moved to the DH role. However, his bat more than makes up for his defensive woes.
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