Rafael Devers In Familiar Spot Against Yankees
8 months agoBoston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is in Saturday's lineup batting second against the division-rival New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. The 26-year-old went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's tilt for the series opener, so he's looking to build on that. While it appears to be a tough draw versus Cole, Devers and fantasy managers alike have to be looking forward to the matchup to some degree considering the history. In 42 career plate appearances terrorizing the Yankees ace, Devers is hitting .286 (10-for-35) with seven home runs, one double, and one walk for an otherworldly .914 SLG. The right-field short porch in the Bronx is always an added bonus for left-handed power hitters, perhaps solidifying Devers as one of Saturday's top plays at third base.
Source: Statcast
Source: Statcast