While tensions seem to have cooled, the Red Sox are still working toward a final decision on Devers’ defensive future, particularly with the addition of Alex Bregman, who appears poised to take over at third base.

Devers said he spoke to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora a few weeks ago about his feelings and ultimately decided to follow their lead.

After saying earlier that he didn't want to be a designated hitter, Devers now seems OK with the idea: "I’ve matured a lot during this."