Something is brewing in the Red Sox Boston, and no, it’s not just any off-season rumor. The third-base saga of Rafael Devers isn’t even close to getting over. If anything, as reported by our key insiders, it’s only been put on ice for now. But the ice is already starting to crack.

On The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam revealed a major storm looming around Rafael Devers’ situation. Cotillo dropped the teaser, saying, “I still think that there is a shoe to drop here. I don’t know what it’s going to be… but I wouldn’t characterize this Rafael Devers third base drama as done and settled.”

The Red Sox might have internally made a decision about Devers’ role, but they aren’t ready to announce it publicly yet. McAdam, however, took it a step further, saying that this is more of a “ticking time bomb.”To that belief, McAdam added, “It is quiet now because they haven’t said, ‘Nope, we’ve made our decision; you’re our DH.’ When that happens—if that happens—it’ll get ugly for at least a little while.” All it suggests is that Devers’ future at third base is highly unpredictable.

According to Cotillo, there is a possibility that the Red Sox have already made their decision but are keeping Devers in the dark. If true, then the quiet period is a calculated move. The team might be bracing for an inevitable fallout.

For now, the Red Sox’s quiet period goes on. But we don’t have to wait too long for the time they finally break the silence.

Injury roundup: Latest on Crawford, Bello, Abreu, and Rafaela

Spring training and injuries have a long way of going hand in hand. But it’s not an ideal time for the Boston Red Sox. With opening day right around the corner, Kutter Crawford and Brayan Bello are dealing with major setbacks, which have raised early-season concerns already. However, manager Alex Cora remains optimistic, and the Red Sox seem to be in a stable place.

Boston’s biggest offseason victory was strengthening their pitching staff. But unfortunately, with the season on the horizon, they are already shorthanded. Due to Kutter Crawford’s lingering knee soreness, he is officially out for opening day. It has been a setback for him since the camp commenced. And now he will enter the season on the injured list.

Crawford was supposed to be Boston’s No.6 starter, filling in from the bullpen when required. His absence shrinks the Red Sox’s rotation options right out of the gate. When it comes to Brayan Bello, he is ahead of Crawford in recovery, but there is no guarantee for March 27, 2025. If Bello can’t go, the Sox have bounced Quinn Priester and Richard Fitts as potential temporary replacements.

Not only pitchers feel the sting of spring. Outfielder Wilyer Abreu entered the camp facing a gastrointestinal virus, which has kept him off the field for weeks. But wait, there’s a silver lining—Abreu believes the illness may have actually helped him. After he lost weight because of the gastrointestinal virus, he feels more in shape in comparison with the last season. Now, after being fully cleared, he’s on track for Opening Day.

On the other hand, Ceddanne Rafaela had a mild alarm with hamstring tightness on March 4, but manager Alex Cora understated it as “nothing serious.” Rafaela has been working on improving his swing this off-season, and early signs seem promising.

The good news that brings us a sense of relief is that none of these injuries appear to be season-altering. The bad news is that Boston is already testing its depth before any regular-season action kicks off.