Boston.com · Feb 27
David Ortiz changes his tune on Rafael Devers after previous criticism
David Ortiz is changing his tune on Rafael Devers. Photo by Matthew J Lee/Globe staffRed Sox legend David Ortiz didn’t hold back last season when asked about Rafael Devers and the events that led to his shocking trade to the Giants in June 2025.
“So, you were one of the third basemen last year who played the worst defense, and you’re going to show up to training out of shape,” Ortiz said on Instagram Live last summer after Devers’ fractured relationship with the Red Sox led to a deal. “They bring in a Gold Glove third baseman because of the deficit you had last year, and you say they’re disrespecting you. No, man, that’s not how you look at baseball.”
