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 said Chaim Bloom was in charge when the Red Sox told Rafael Devers he would be the third baseman longterm. “There’s a different leader here. Chaim is in St. Louis right now.”

Bregman spoke to reporters Tuesday as the Red Sox prepared for spring training at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. When asked about Boston’s positional uncertainty at third base, Bregman expressed his excitement to play alongside Devers. Bregman also added that he’ll leave the decision up to manager Alex Cora.