Rafael Devers Defended by Former Teammate Mike Yastrzemski Amid Criticism

Rafael Devers, currently with the San Francisco Giants, has been defended by his former teammate Mike Yastrzemski regarding recent criticism. Devers' tenure with the Boston Red Sox concluded controversially after he reportedly refused to play first base following the team's signing of Alex Bregman. Yastrzemski, who played with Devers for nearly two months, praised him as an "awesome teammate" who works tirelessly and deeply cares about winning, noting Devers' subsequent successful transition to first base for the Giants after a June trade.