Daily Red Sox Links: Rafael Devers, Alex Verdugo, Tanner Houck

Rafael Devers struggled mightily defensively in 2020, and at the plate he scuffled to start the year before turning it around. In 20201, well, he is on a mission this season. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)

With the potential he’s already displayed, Devers could be well on his way to a massive contract at some point in the future. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Devers’s hitting attracts more attention than his glove work, but he’d like to change that a bit. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)

The Red Sox need a center fielder and Alex Verdugo is more than happy to oblige, playing the most important spot in the outfield. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

Jennifer Houck, mother of Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck, is really her son’s first and longest tenured pitching coach. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Fenway Park will allow in some spectators in 2021. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)