The Boston Red Sox are already dealing with enough internal issues.
They've got superstar Rafael Devers essentially refusing to learn how to play first base amid injury problems. Devers would rather stick at DH after his third base job was usurped by Alex Bregman.
But sadly for the Red Sox, that isn't the only issue.
Local columnist Sean McAdam revealed another wild disobedience happening in Boston.
Here's what McAdam wrote in his newest column:
"There’s some growing frustration within the Red Sox organization about outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. More than once, Rafaela has been advised in the dugout to take the first pitch in his next at-bat, only to swing freely minutes later. Rafaela showed in spring training that he could be more selective at the plate, but that discipline has mostly disappeared in the regular season."
Something about guys with 'Rafael' somewhere in their name apparently isn't vibing with Boston.
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In all seriousness, this is pretty crazy.
Rafaela just deciding to swing at the first pitch on times he has been told not to sounds like a great way to get benched.
The 24-year old has rebounded from an ice-cold start to get up to .246 in batting average on the season, the same average he finished with in 2024.
Rafaela is a useful player due mostly to his defensive versatility and speed.
But if he can't follow instructions? That won't endear him to anyone.
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