Red Sox management officially announces their 10-year, $331 million deal with homegrown third baseman Rafael Devers.

Story was likely to take over at shortstop after Xander Bogaerts left to sign with San Diego.

By locking up a homegrown star for 11 years, the Red Sox show they are serious about competing – and paying a premium to do so.

The third baseman, who will be a free agent after the 2023 season, agrees to a deal for $17.5 million.

Analysis: Downward is not the trajectory the modern-day Red Sox, with wealthy-enough owners and an always-eager fan base, are supposed to move.

Kluber, who turns 37 in April, has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with Boston with a team option for 2024, according to ESPN.

Commentary: If Sox management can admit to themselves they are in transition, trading Chris Sale and his hefty contract could be a big boost in a return to competitiveness,

Nathan Eovaldi signs with the Texas Rangers and Rich Hill agrees to an $8 million one-year deal with Pittsburgh.

Downs, acquired in a trade with the Dodgers for Mookie Betts, played 14 games for Boston.