The Red Sox gave no forewarning to Devers, who expressed frustration before relenting and agreeing to be their designated hitter. After a season-ending injury to first baseman Triston Casas in early May, the Red Sox asked Devers to move to first base. He rewarded the Red Sox with a Silver Slugger Award that season and made his third All-Star team in 2024. In his final game in a Red Sox uniform on Sunday, Rafael Devers hit his 31st career home run against the Yankees. The Red Sox optioned Harrison to Triple-A Worcester after the trade was announced.