The San Francisco Giants acquired Rafael Devers in a big trade, and he spoke a lingering back injury that has followed him to his new team.

The Boston Red Sox signing Gold Glove winner Alex Bregman at third base forced him to move to DH, something he was openly upset about in spring training. Then, things with Boston reached a fever pitch when Devers then refused to play first base after a season-ending injury to Triston Casas.