Speaking with reporters for the first time since Triston Casas was ruled out for the season after rupturing his left knee tendon and undergoing surgery, Devers said on Thursday that Red Sox management approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston’s first baseman.

With Triston Casas out for the season after rupturing his left patellar tendon, the Boston Red Sox are frantically searching for a replacement to play first base. One such name being thrown around is designated-hitter Rafael Devers.

Rafael Devers' comments about not playing first base reportedly sparked "not positive" reactions in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse, according to reports.