As for Devers's perspective, Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo shared some insight about what peeved Devers the most about his situation in Boston.

And it didn’t end there. After first baseman Triston Casas was lost for the season after tearing his patellar tendon, the Red Sox asked Devers if he’d be willing to play first base. Having already moved once, he was less than happy about that request and ultimately told the Red Sox no.

In his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform, Rafael Devers hit a solo shot as Boston shut out the visiting New York Yankees 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. After the game, the Red Sox traded Devers -- a three-time All-Star -- to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks and left-hander Kyle Harrison,