With recent frustration and tension brewing between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, here is a hypothetical trade pitch to send Devers to the Chicago Cubs.

Although he has become a top-10 prospect as a shortstop, many MLB analysts believe Marcelo Mayer will make his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox at first base. But Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report sees Mayer’s future unfolding across the diamond as MLB’s top player at third base.

Despite the loss of Triston Casas, the Boston Red Sox are still looking to contend in 2025, meaning they’ll have to fill the void at first base.