As one would expect, teams typically share the final score of a game on X (formerly Twitter) immediately following the end. The Red Sox did so after Sunday’s loss to the Texas Rangers, posting “FINAL: Rangers 3, #RedSox 2” shortly before 5 p.m. ET.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers is off to a historically poor start to the season. He went 0 for 4 with a walk and three strikeouts on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, extending his hitless streak to 12 at-bats and securing a place for himself in the record books.

Rafael Devers set an MLB record that no hitter wants to set. Devers — who Boston named its full-time DH ( manager Alex Cora said he won’t play any third base this season) — is 0-for-12 with 10 strikeouts and one bases loaded walk in the Red Sox ’ first three games.

Rafael Devers was alarmingly terrible over his first three games, and Boston Red Sox fans are getting worried.

Formerly Boston’s primary third baseman since entering the league in 2017, Devers has fully shifted to being a designated hitter. Manager Alex Cora said Devers will not play the field, even on off days for Bregman.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has become the first major league player to strike out 10 times in the first three games of a season.

The Boston Red Sox and star designated hitter Rafael Devers have started off the 2025 MLB season with a 1-2 record. On Saturday, the Red Sox fell to the Texas Rangers by a final score of 4-3. Devers has played in all three games, but has not recorded a single hit in 12 at-bats. He does have one RBI and has drawn a walk.

In Boston’s 4-3 loss to the Rangers, Devers went 0-for-4 and struck out three times, including his last at-bat that saw him swing and miss a 92.3 mph cutter from former teammate Chris Martin in the ninth inning. Aside from a bases-loaded walk in the second inning on Saturday, Devers is 0-for-12 to start the year.

"I know that I haven't done my job and I haven't done what I'm supposed to do," Devers said. "But I know that everything will change."