US EditionRed Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City to meet with Rafael Devers
- On May 9, 2025, John Henry, Sam Kennedy, Craig Breslow, and Alex Cora traveled to Kansas City to hold a face-to-face discussion with Rafael Devers ahead of the Red Sox’s upcoming series.
- The meeting followed Devers' public refusal to play first base after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending left knee tendon injury requiring surgery.
- Devers, currently designated hitter and in the second year of a $313.5 million, 10-year contract, declined to cover first base, a position management suggested due to Casas' absence, leading to ongoing internal discussions.
- Breslow described the meeting as an "honest, candid exchange" focused on organizational values, while Cora confirmed they do not plan to ask Devers to play first base now but will continue conversations.
- The encounter aimed to resolve tensions from Devers' Thursday comments and suggests the Red Sox strive for unity and solutions amid roster adjustments for the Kansas City series.
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Craig Breslow Brushes Off Blame as Red Sox Owner Forced to Intervene After Rafael Devers Fallout
When the Boston Red Sox start flying in ownership mid-series, you know it’s not just a lineup issue—it’s a leadership crisis. What began as a routine roster adjustment has now dragged Craig Breslow into the spotlight and forced John Henry into mediator mode. Somewhere between the dugout and the front office, communication broke down—and Rafael Devers isn’t letting it slide without taking a swing of his own. This thing with Devers has blown into …
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