Devers, who has been in the top 18 of American League MVP voting in five of the last six seasons, never received his recognition because of his defense. Bregman, meanwhile, is one of the better defensive fives in the league and earned the Gold Glove award last year as a member of the Houston Astros.

The Boston Red Sox made it clear they needed more reinforcements at third base. Not because Rafael Devers doesn’t have value at the hot corner, but he isn’t the most efficient defensively. That’s why Boston paid for unnecessary depth at third base, signing Alex Bregman to a three-year deal worth $120 million.