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Rafael Devers is returning to Fenway Park this weekend — a homecoming loaded with emotion. Once Boston’s beloved star who helped win the 2018 World Series, he was traded to the Giants last season and now plays first base, a position he reportedly resisted wearing in Boston. Fans are split: will they cheer the hitter who once dazzled them, or boo him for refusing to adapt? His rise from Dominican draft pick to All-Star slugger was meteoric, but after a huge contract and shifting team dynamics, his refusal to budge on position sparked backlash. Now, playing first base for San Francisco, he’s walking back into the spotlight — and the tension is palpable. It’s a moment echoing Manny Ramirez’s controversial return, but with Devers, the stakes feel even higher.

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