When Rafael Devers signed an 11-year extension with the Red Sox in 2023, he believed it came with the understanding he would be the team’s third baseman for the long term. Just two years into that deal, the Red Sox now have a better defensive third baseman on the roster in the newly signed Alex Bregman.

Alex Cora addressed sign-stealing topic again, taking responsibility and saying, “We made a mistake in ’17, and some of us paid the price."

Alex Bregman has signed a $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Manager Alex Cora and former Mets GM Jim Duquette both praised Bregman's fit with the team, while Ben Verlander critiqued the decision.