KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lucas Giolito had on a blue T-shirt that said “Win The Day” on the back as he puttered around the clubhouse preparing for his start against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. It was good message for a pitcher, especially one who didn’t get through four innings in his previous start.

“Rather than jumping on the wave and screaming the Red Sox should trade Devers, which they absolutely shouldn't, it's time to look at potential first basemen they could acquire. The best option on the market is Baltimore Orioles star Ryan Mountcastle...

Rafael Devers has repeatedly — and oftentimes quite colorfully, by the way — declined comment when approached at his locker in the visitors clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium. His bat, though, is doing the talking.