Rafael Devers will serve as the primary designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox this season, opening the third-base job for newcomer Alex Bregman.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed the team's plans Wednesday during an interview with sports radio WEEI, adding that the move shows Boston is "in the winning business."

Cora's announcement came nearly two weeks after Devers backed off his stance from earlier this spring, when he declared that third base was "my position" after the Red Sox signed Bregman. The three-time All-Star said on March 13 that he was "good to do whatever," even if that meant being a DH.

"We made a decision," Cora told WEEI on Wednesday. "Alex is going to play third, Raffy's going to DH. We all are in the winning business, and [Devers] understands that."

Bregman won the American League Gold Glove last season at third base, where Devers has posted poor fielding metrics over the years. Devers has led the AL, or been tied for the lead, in errors three times in the past seven seasons.

Playing Bregman at third also allows the Red Sox to give the starting second-base job to top prospect Kristian Campbell, who was announced earlier this week as part of Boston's Opening Day roster.

Devers batted .272 with 28 home runs and 83 RBIs last season despite complaining of soreness in both of his shoulders. The Red Sox signed Bregman, a two-time All-Star, to a three-year, $120 million contract last month.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.