Boston Red Sox Star Rafael Devers Announces Imminent Retirement Due to Lingering Injury
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the baseball world, Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has announced his intention to retire due to a chronic injury that has plagued him for much of the 2025 season. The 28-year-old slugger, widely considered the heart of Boston’s lineup, delivered the emotional news during a press conference at Fenway Park on Friday morning.
“It’s the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make,” Devers said, holding back tears. “Baseball has given me everything, but my body is telling me it’s time.”
Devers cited a persistent back injury—originally sustained in late 2024—as the primary reason for his decision. Despite multiple rehab efforts and attempts to manage the condition through rest and therapy, Devers admitted he has been playing in constant pain, and doctors recently advised him that continuing could risk permanent damage.
Since making his MLB debut in 2017, Devers has become a cornerstone for the Red Sox. He earned multiple All-Star selections and was instrumental in Boston’s postseason runs, earning a reputation as one of the league’s most feared left-handed hitters. Over his career, he racked up over 1,200 hits, 200 home runs, and a career batting average of .280.
Red Sox management expressed their full support for Devers, with team president Sam Kennedy calling him “a Red Sox legend whose impact will never be forgotten.”
Fans across Boston and the baseball world have already begun flooding social media with tributes and memories of Devers’ most iconic moments. While his career may be coming to an early end, Rafael Devers’ legacy in Boston is secure—and he leaves the game as one of the finest to wear the Red Sox uniform.
