Since being dealt to the Giants, Devers has demonstrated a willingness to play anywhere, including some places he initially did not want to with the Red Sox. According to former MLB player Cameron Maybin, communication was the key to getting Devers to be more flexible position-wise.

There are more than five weeks before the MLB trade deadline. Still, ESPN ranks two Red Sox stars as the top two candidates to be dealt this summer.

The Boston Red Sox need to add a starting pitcher this season, and they'll need to hit the trade market to do so.