BOSTON -- Coming off a promising rookie season and strong showing in the playoffs, Rafael Devers came into 2018 as the unquestioned starting third baseman for the Red Sox.
However, things have changed in a season in which Devers has alternated between nagging injuries and inconsistency.
The 21-year-old now finds himself in a fight for playing time with Eduardo Nunez, Brandon Phillips (who got the start Sunday night) and Brock Holt.
In 106 games this season, Devers is slashing .