The Boston Red Sox recently asked Rafael Devers to make the change from designated hitter to first base. It didn’t happen and since then there has been a seemingly endless amount of opinions on the matter.

Rafael Devers is drawing a lot of criticism for his refusal to play first base after Triston Casas got hurt. Now, a Red Sox legend is coming to his defense.

Someone is finally on Rafael Devers’ side after his refusal to play first base for the Red Sox. Boston legend David Ortiz has come to Devers’ defense after a season-ending injury to first baseman Triston Casas had the team and fans expecting the designated hitter Devers to step in and fill the void.