Rafael Devers making waves in Boston. Can the Blue Jays take advantage?

The 20-20 Toronto Blue Jays are currently 3.5 games back in the AL East and only a game behind the Red Sox. With all the clubhouse drama in Boston, it could help the Blue Jays vault into second place, but so could a trade.

Third base has been a relative weak spot for the Blue Jays this season; they also need more offence. Could the Blue Jays swing a trade for Devers? Not likely?

While outlets like Sports Illustrated and Jays Journal have postulated that the Toronto could pursue, it doesn't make a ton of sense. Devers is a bat-first player with poor defensive skills and limited positional versatility. It's not exactly the kind of player the team needs - or is looking for. If he is kept at DH, that also weakens the team defensively as it forces Anthony Santander to play the outfield.

Plus, there is that 10 year, $315.5MM contract.

Another suggestion was trading for Alex Bregman. The Red Sox signed the former Astros All-Star to a three-year deal this offseason, but with an opt-out after 2025. Bregman is much better defender and better overall player and likely would be a better fit.

The price tag for either would be considerable, and would probably include MLB-ready prospects, a pitcher, and an outfielder.

The drama in Boston is intense, but still fresh, and Devers may ultimately come around. Even if he doesn't, I can't see the Blue Jays making a realistic play for either Devers or Bregman.

Boston will also likely not give up on Devers so soon.

The standstill continues.