He looks like a kid. Not when he plays, because at 6 feet and 237 pounds, Rafael Devers has a major league body that helps him blend in with teammates, all at least two years his senior. It’s in the locker room, where his face — the one that earned him the childhood nickname “Carita,” Spanish for “baby face” — often reveals a bright smile and belly laugh.
He acts like a kid. Not when he takes the field, where Devers — who returns from the disabled list Wednesday — plays a crucial position (third base) and helps anchor a fearsome lineup (hitting sixth or seventh) for the 80-34 Red Sox, the best team in baseball.