Aug 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

Would the Mets ever trade for Red Sox star Rafael Devers?

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Feb 20, 2025 2:03 PM ET

Boston Red Sox superstar Rafael Devers made headlines on February 17 when asserting that he would refuse a move away from third base if his franchise asked him to change positions. This came in the wake of Boston signing Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman.

Rafael Devers was adamant that third base is his position. When asked if he’d be open to being the DH, he gave a simple no.

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Devers' refusal has sparked a lot of debate about him remaining a fit with the Red Sox long-term. While there's no indication that Boston intends to trade Devers (who signed a 10-year, $313.5 million contract extension with the team before the 2023 season), this viral moment has prompted some within the baseball community to speculate on what potential trades for Devers might look like for select MLB franchises.

And in a February 20 article, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer made an intriguing potential trade proposal that would bring Devers to the New York Mets.

"Trade Proposal: New York Mets get 3B Rafael Devers; Boston Red Sox get OF Starling Marte, RHP Brandon Sproat (Mets No. 1), OF Drew Gilbert (Mets No. 7)," Rymer wrote.

When saying why this trade proposal would work for the Mets, Rymer wrote, "It would be an imperfect fit, as Devers taking over at third would force Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker to share first base and the DH spot.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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