A day after Devers told reporters about his refusal to play first base, Henry and others flew to Kansas City to meet with Devers and manager Alex Cora.

After meeting with Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry, Rafael Devers remained at designated hitter for Friday night's road game against the Kansas City Royals.

Sensing a growing feud after Rafael Devers ripped the Red Sox on Thursday over asking him to play first base, John Henry and other key decision-makers made an unplanned trip to Kansas City on Friday to try to clear the air.