FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rafael Devers is one of the youngest regulars in major league baseball, having turned 22 Oct. 24, which also happened to be the date of Game 2 of the World Series.
Devers played in 121 games as a rookie for the Red Sox last season. Only the Braves’ Ozzie Albies (158) and the Yankees’ Gleyber Torres (123) played more games in 2018 at age 21 or younger.
So it was curious to hear manager Alex Cora say on Wednesday that Devers looks younger this year — and mean it as a compliment.
“He does look younger,’’ said Cora, noting that Devers has a new hairstyle.