Devers' stance presents a problem for the Red Sox, both as they search for an effective replacement at first base and as it seems to widen a rift between the star player and the team's front office. But Tim Boyle, writing for FanSided, suggested that a trade with the New York Mets could offer some relief.

The Boston Red Sox could look to acquire a first baseman from the New York Mets after Rafael Devers said no to the positon change.

The Mets have two players the Red Sox could have interest in to become their new first baseman. The Mets and Red Sox made multiple trades in the 2023-2024 offseason and throughout