Boston Red Sox hitting star Rafael Devers said Thursday that he informed team management that he will not play first base in the wake of Triston Casas being lost for the season due to a major knee injury.

On Wednesday, against the Texas Rangers, Casas’ replacement, Romy Gonzalez, was attempting to beat out an infield single to third base. He collided with first baseman Josh Smith in the 6th inning and left the game with an injury. According to the team, it isn't anything too concerning, and he's considered day-to-day.

Speaking with reporters for the first time since Triston Casas was ruled out for the season after rupturing his left knee tendon and undergoing surgery, Devers said on Thursday that Red Sox management approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston’s first baseman.