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Initially, Devers' apprehension regarding the proposed transition to first base did not come as a surprise to observers. The comments he made raised significant questions, as they echoed his earlier responses when the Red Sox attempted to shift him to designated hitter post the signing of star player Alex Bregman. It highlights the complexity of moving a player from a familiar position, given that Devers has never played first base at a professional level.