The Boston Red Sox thought they would be better off with a happy clubhouse than a disgruntled Rafael Devers. A day after trading their erstwhile third baseman to the San Francisco Giants, Red Sox President Sam Kennedy told reporters that Devers’ refusal to change positions made it untenable for him to remain with the team.

Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony hits his first career home run to give the Red Sox an early lead over the Mariners.

On the first day of the Red Sox’ brave new world, the baseball gods offered a downright poetic transition.