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.

On Friday, as John Henry descended upon Kansas City for a meeting with Rafael Devers, one Red Sox leader vowed that the team wouldn't let the drama fester.

Red Sox owner John Henry flew to Kansas City to have a sitdown with disgruntled star Rafael Devers, who told the team he would not move to first base.