Daily Red Sox Links: Rafael Devers, Adam Ottavino, Shohei Ohtani

We have all paid attention to Rafael Devers’s bat and his work at the plate, which has made him the starting third baseman for the American League in this year’s All-Star Game. His defense has come a long way this year too, however, and it’s putting him in the MVP conversation. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

Adam Ottavino talks about the merits of Earthing, one of his pregame routines. (Stan Grossfield; Boston Globe)

The Red Sox led all of baseball with their five players heading to the All-Star Game, but Rob Bradford still found some other potential snubs from the roster.