Devers' stance presents a problem for the Red Sox, both as they search for an effective replacement at first base and as it seems to widen a rift between the star player and the team's front office. But Tim Boyle, writing for FanSided, suggested that a trade with the New York Mets could offer some relief.

A Boston Red Sox trade idea has them acquiring New York Mets first baseman Jon Singleton in the wake of Triston Casas' injury.