The Boston Red Sox may have a problem on their hands. After signing superstar infielder Alex Bregman last week, there are rumors emerging that current Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers isn’t happy with sliding from third base to designated hitter to accommodate for Bregman. There’s a world where the Red Sox allow this situation to get completely out of hand. If they do, Devers could demand a trade out of Boston as soon as this season. It’s not very likely, but it’s certainly an increasing possibility.
FanSided’s Christopher Kline recently identified the Philadelphia Phillies as a potential bidder for Devers if the Red Sox end up trying to deal him.
“It feels like next offseason is when Philly might try to engineer another marquee addition, but we can never count out Dave Dombrowski when a big-ticket player hits the market,” Kline said. “In a highly competitive National League, the Phillies are actively competing with Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York. Stacking Devers behind Kyle Schwarber, Turner, and Harper in the lineup would go a long way toward cementing the Phils as bonafide, top-of-the-top contenders.”
The Phillies have been rumored to be interested in both Bregman and trade target Nolan Arenado, and they have also been open to trading All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm, who could be a part of the return for Devers. However, the Phillies’ farm system may not be deep enough to make a deal happen.
