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Boston Red Sox’s decision to act Rafael Devers triggered an exciting reaction from the Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortz on Monday.
Red Sox traded astonishing Devers to San Francisco Giants for four players, including Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks. The deal marked the end of a saga between the front office and Devers that started when Boston signed Alex Bregman.
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Boston Red Sox appointed hitter Rafael Devers, #11, rounds the third base on the way to scoring during the first lap against Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on April 26, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Preferred Pictures)
Red Sox asked Devers to move from the third base – a question he refused. When Triston Casas was injured, Devers would also not move to the first base. Red Sox Manager Alex Cora even mentioned Devers as his designated hitter.
The problem started a snowball effect that ended with Boston Trading Devers for the National League West team. Ortiz told the athletic that he knew that the situation with DEVER’s “would not end well,” but seemed to suggest that Dervers lacked “maturity” in the situation.
“I played for Red Sox for a long time. You think everything with me and Red Sox were roses and flowers? I also went through some hard times,” he said. “But I was mature enough to understand and keep things internal. Even in the best families, between the best brothers, S — You have to have the maturity to solve the problems and move on.”
Former Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz is preparing to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball match against New York Yankees in Boston on September 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Ortiz said it is eventually the organization that has the power to make the final decision no matter how much money it still owes the player.
“I know the communication between Devers and Red Sox wasn’t the best hero at the beginning,” Ortiz added. “But at some point you have to realize that the organization has the power over everyone. They can play you, trade you, let you go.
“Sometimes, as a young player, it’s hard to understand it. But they have the power to do what they want. The only thing you can control is what you do on the field.”
Boston Red Sox appointed hitter Rafael Devers, #11, hits a solo home run during the fifth round against the New York Mets at Fenway Park in Boston on May 20, 2025. (Paul Rutherford-Preferred Pictures)
DEVERS hit .272 with a .905 ops and 15 home runs. He led the American league in trips with 56 and had played the most games in Majors (73).
