“After a lot of thought, and discussions with my family, I’ve decided… this will be my final season with the Boston Red Sox.”
The unexpected declaration sent shockwaves through Sox Nation, which has embraced Devers as a franchise cornerstone and one of the most consistent hitters in Major League Baseball. Devers, 28, did not specify his next move but hinted that the decision was “not about money” and “not a retirement… yet.”
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was reportedly “blindsided” by the announcement and declined to comment immediately, saying only, “I didn’t see this coming.”
Devers, who signed an 11-year, $331 million extension just two seasons ago, currently leads the team in batting average and RBIs and is considered a critical part of the club’s postseason hopes.
Speculation is already swirling about what this means for the Red Sox’s future and whether a trade could be in play before the deadline.
