The season-opening slump comes on the heels of Devers initially saying he would not move off third base in spring training, and then eventually accepting a full-time DH role. The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman, a far superior defender, near the start of the spring. Adding Bregman and moving Devers to DH improved Boston's offense and defense.

Emotions ran high for Devers off the field, but still, no one could have predicted how he would start the season. Through five games, Devers is 0-for-19 with a whopping 15 strikeo

Rafael Devers asked reporters to "change the subject" when asked if the change to designated hitter is bothering him.