Red Sox Great David Ortiz talks about Rafael Devers trade
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Boston Red Sox The decision to trade Rafael Devers sparked an interesting response from baseball hall of fame David Ortz on Monday.
The Red Sox was surprisingly swapped San Francisco Giants For four players, including Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks. The deal marked the end of the saga between the front office and Deverse, which began when Boston signed Alex Bregman.
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The Boston Red Sox designated batsman Rafael Devers on the way to score in their first innings against the Cleveland Guardians at Cleveland Progressive Field on April 26, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Imagn image)
The Red Sox asked Deevar to move from 3 base. When Triston Casas was injured, Deves had no intention of moving to a base. Red Sox manager Alex Cora called Deverse the designated batsman.
This issue began the snowball effect, ending up in the National League West team at Boston’s trading divas. Ortiz said Athletic He “knowed that Devers’ situation was “not over well,” but seemed to suggest that the situation lacked “maturity.”
“I played for the Red Sox for a long time. Do you think me and the Red Sox are roses and flowers? I’ve gone through tough times too,” he said. “But I was mature enough to understand things and keep them inside. Even among the best families, even among the best siblings. You need to mature to solve the problems and move on.”
Former Boston Red Sox David Ortiz is preparing to throw away his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston on September 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Michaeldwire)
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Ortiz said that ultimately is an organization that has the power to make final decisions, regardless of how much money they owe them.
“I know that communication between Devers and Red Sox wasn’t the best at first,” Ortiz added. “But at some point you have to realize that the organization has power over everyone. They can play you, trade you, let you go.
“It’s hard to understand that sometimes as a young player. But they have the power to do whatever they want. The only thing you can control is what you do on the field.”
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael DeVers, #11, hit a solo home run in five innings against the New York Mets at Boston’s Fenway Park on May 20, 2025. (Paul Rutherford Imagni image)
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Devers hit .272 with .905 OPS and 15 home runs. He was leading it American League With 56 walks, I played the most games in the majors (73).
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