Rafael Devers hit a key two-run single in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied for five late runs to beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-1 in the opener of a three-game weekend series on Friday night.

The dust has settled on Rafael Devers' move to designated hitter, even if a few lazy trade rumors are still prone to circulation. Devers, the long-time Red Sox third baseman, was moved off his preferred position to make room for Gold Glover Alex Bregman to take over the hot corner.

Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers feels healthy amid his new role as the team's designated hitter, squashing rumors about unhappiness.