The Boston Red Sox thought they would be better off with a happy clubhouse than a disgruntled Rafael Devers. A day after trading their erstwhile third baseman to the San Francisco Giants, Red Sox President Sam Kennedy told reporters that Devers’ refusal to change positions made it untenable for him to remain with the team.

Boston Red Sox fans will be furious at Rafael Devers after hearing what he said about playing a new position for the San Francisco Giants.

The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball and followed up the shocking Rafael Devers blockbuster in the best way possible on Monday night. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and president and chief executive officer Sam Kennedy addressed the media before the game.