SEATTLE -- If the Boston Red Sox are thinking of sending Rafael Devers back to the minors after trading for veteran infielder Eduardo Nunez, the 20-year-old top prospect seems intent on making the decision as difficult as possible.
Devers became the first Red Sox player since Daniel Nava in 2010 to homer for his first major-league hit when he took Seattle Mariners right-hander Andrew Moore deep Wednesday at Safeco Field. Devers led off the third inning by crushing a fastball over the wall in straightaway center field to give Boston a 2-0 lead.