Then, however, came Thursday. Following Boston's win over the Rangers, Devers told reporters that team executive Craig Breslow had, in fact, approached him about playing first base after the Casas injury. Devers said he told Breslow that it wasn't the right time and that they should "hit the market" for a first baseman instead ( via MassLive ).

Asked about changing his mind in the event the Red Sox receive little production from the current group of first basemen, Devers reiterated that he’s a full-time DH. He also stated that he was upset that Boston would consider him taking over a position where he’s logged zero innings as a big leaguer.