Red Sox's Campbell move puts Devers' future in doubt

The Boston Red Sox have decided that Kristian Campbell will be their main second baseman for the upcoming season. This change affects Rafael Devers, who has been a third baseman since joining the team in 2014. Now, Devers will shift to a full-time designated hitter role. This decision raises questions about Devers' future with the Red Sox. He is reportedly unhappy about the move and had previously refused to change positions for the benefit of star player Alex Bregman. Devers has also considered asking for a trade due to his disappointment with how the team handled their offseason talks regarding Bregman and Nolan Arenado. There are several potential paths for Devers moving forward. One option is that he accepts his new role as a designated hitter and thrives in it. However, it seems unlikely he will feel comfortable in this position, as he takes great pride in playing third base. Another possibility is that Devers could return to third base if Bregman performs well and opts out of his contract next year. Yet, the Red Sox have indicated they do not see Devers as a viable candidate for third base at this time. Devers might also start playing first base. This could allow the team to maximize his contract, but it might complicate things for current first baseman Triston Casas and future plans, such as signing star player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Lastly, there is the option of trading Devers, which was once unthinkable. The Red Sox may explore this if they need to make room for other contracts in the future. As the season begins, it remains unclear how the situation with Devers will play out. The team's confidence in Campbell means that Devers' story will be closely followed in the coming weeks and months.