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Rafael Devers' next contract is tricky. Just ask arbitration guru Matt Swartz Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox must agree to a contract before arbitration. Can MLB Trade Rumors guru Matt Swartz help?

JANUARY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox: This isn’t the opportune time to extend Rafael Devers Don't expect a long-term deal between the Red Sox and Rafael Devers The Boston Red Sox have yet to come to terms with Rafael Devers on a sal...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Why was Rafael Devers thrown off his game in 2020? - The Boston Globe The Red Sox third baseman dipped a little on offense and regressed on defense; an ankle injury may have had a lot to do with that.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox ignoring obvious need for Rafael Devers, Bobby Dalbec to switch positions The Red Sox should have their corner infielders swap positions The Boston Red Sox plan on entering the 2021 season with Rafael Devers cement...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox reach deals with Barnes, Brasier, Brice, Plawecki

The Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year contracts that avoided salary arbitration with right-handers Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier and Austin Brice and catcher Kevin Plawecki

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Will Tender Contract To Rafael Devers, Salary TBD - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox added to their busy Wednesday night. They reportedly will tender a contract to Rafael Devers.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • NESN.COM

Red Sox hoping to put Rafael Devers’s defensive problems at third behind him - The Boston Globe First baseman Bobby Dalbec, who played at third in the minors, is an option but the Sox are hoping to get Devers turned around.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox committed to Rafael Devers at third base BOSTON --- Rafael Devers is expected to stay at third base entering the 2021 season.The 23-year-old rebounded to enjoy another productive of...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Red Sox face more changes (again) after firing Roenicke

There could be a lot more upheaval for the Boston Red Sox after their last-place finish in the pandemic-shortened season

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson expected to start for Atlanta against Boston

The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta on Sunday and the Braves are expected to counter with Bryse Wilson

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox Vs. Braves Lineups: Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts Return - NESN.com Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and Christian Vazquez all start as the Red Sox take on the Braves in the penultimate regular season game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • NESN.COM

Enters as pinch hitter Devers entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter, played third base and went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in an 8-7 loss to the Braves.

Impact Devers also committed his 14th error of the season, giving him an .887 fielding percentage. He's recovered from a slow start produce a strong overall offensive season, but Devers has regressed in the field. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke told Ian Browne of MLB.com that Devers has the tools in the field but has mental lapses. Bobby Dalbec started Friday's game at third base and is considered above-average defensively at the hot corner, better than Devers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Davidson expected to start as Braves host the Red Sox

The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck on Saturday and the Braves are expected to counter with Tucker Davidson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Friday Devers is not in the lineup Friday against Atlanta.

Impact The Red Sox haven't been in the playoff race for quite some time, so they have little reason to play their best players every day. Devers sits for this contest, though there haven't been reports that he's injured, so he'll presumably return Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Daily Red Sox Links: Alex Verdugo, Nathan Eovaldi, Rafael Devers When the season was getting started and the pandemic was still at a high point in this country, one of the main concerns was that MLB would...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • OVERTHEMONSTER.COM

Wright scheduled to start as Atlanta hosts Boston

The Red Sox will start Chris Mazza on Friday while the Braves are expected to counter with Kyle Wright

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston's Verdugo puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Orioles

Verdugo takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Orioles

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eovaldi's solid outing, Devers' hit lift Sox over O's 9-1 Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Rafael Devers hit a three-run double that capped a...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Eovaldi's solid outing, Devers' hit lift Sox over O's 9-1 Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Rafael Devers hit a three-run double that capped a six-run third and the Boston...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Eovaldi's solid outing, Devers' hit lift Sox over O's 9-1

Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Rafael Devers hit a three-run double that capped a six-run third and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 o...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After showing signs of regression, can Rafael Devers remain at third? - The Boston Globe Questions linger about whether the Red Sox will explore a position change for Devers.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM