Robertson, who turns 40 in April, makes plenty of sense for the Red Sox as they seek only their second playoff appearance since winning the 2018 World Series. He struck out 99 hitters across 72 innings, racking up his most punchouts in nearly 15 years.

A day after Rafael Devers said he’s willing to serve as the team’s designated hitter, Cora was not ready to announce anything.

When the Red Sox landed Bregman on a shiny three-year, $120 million deal, questions immediately surfaced around his position. Bregman has spent his entire career at third base. So has Rafael Devers, Boston's highest-paid player — previously inked to a 13-year, $330 million contract that broke the franchise record.