JUPITER, Fla. — The Red Sox’ situation at second base and its moving parts are beginning to settle following the news Wilyer Abreu will potentially be ready for Opening Day. If Abreu starts the season on the injured list, the Sox would likely carry an infielder who could also play the outfield other than Ceddanne Rafaela.

The Boston Red Sox superstar slugger Rafael Devers now says he is "good" in whatever role the team chooses, but hinted he would still prefer to play third.

The Big 3 of Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer had their shining moment Thursday night in a Spring Breakout contest, as all three members of the highly touted trio went deep like it was on a script.

Devers said he spoke to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora a few weeks ago about his feelings and ultimately decided to follow their lead.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers previously told reporters he has no desire to move from third base to designated hitter this year after the team signed Alex Bregman in free agency. On Thursday,

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, manager Alex Cora confirmed Thursday.