The designated hitter experience for Rafael Devers hasn’t gotten off to the best start.
Devers has gone hitless in the first two games of the 2025 season, going 0-for-8 at the plate as he begins his role as a full-time designated hitter. More concerning, Devers has struck out in seven of those at-bats and has whiffed on 14 pitches so far.
With how cold Devers has been at the plate, it’s easy to wonder if adjusting to the new role has impacted his performance, especially considering that he objected to the change at first. However, Devers insisted that any sour feelings about the positional switch are a thing of the past and haven’t affected his at-bats to start the season.