Jonathan Papelbon has some Rafael Devers takes. The longtime Red Sox pitcher and current NESN analyst unloaded on Devers after his wretched season-opening series against the Rangers. Devers, now serving as Boston's full-time designated hitter,

Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers is in a record-breaking slump. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said trimming some fat may help.

Devers has been among the best hitters in baseball over his eight-year career in Boston, although it had been a contentious spring training after the Red Sox signed Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman to take over at third base.