“It was definitely discussed when I signed that I [would] play the position for a long time,’’ Devers said of his spot at third. “I don’t know what caused the change, but I know I work really hard on defense.”
Even this past offseason, Cora and Breslow indicated Devers would remain at third, but that was before they swooped in and signed Bregman last week.
And Devers added he was caught off guard by the conversation about the possibility of switching places with Bregman.
“I was definitely surprised,’’ Devers said. “I’m someone who believes in people’s word and take it to heart. It’s very surprising that they would suggest that.”