Devers: Red Sox haven't offered me contract extension

Rafael Devers hasn't received a contract extension offer from the Boston Red Sox, the third baseman told WEEI's Rob Bradford on Wednesday.

The one-time All-Star said there haven't been talks between the two sides since they agreed to a one-year, $11.2-million contract prior to Tuesday's arbitration deadline.

"It was tough, obviously, having to go back and forth about what my worth was because we have other guys, they were saying, 'This is what they are slotted at.' But I was like, 'That's not me. I'm a different player and I know the type of player that I am.' That's really what it was," Devers said.

The 25-year-old is open to a Red Sox extension but won't discuss one once the season starts. He also said his value should reflect his performance, not what similar players receive. Devers had another outstanding campaign in 2021, posting an .890 OPS with 38 home runs and 113 RBIs. He's eligible for free agency in 2024.

"We all want to make a lot more money because of the performance and what we do for the team," the Dominican infielder said. "That's something that may be hard at first, but you know your worth, and I know my worth. What it comes down to is: I know the type of money I should be making, so that's what I'm focused on."

He added: "I'm not focused on what other guys are making or what they are doing. I'm more focused on what I'm doing on the field and what I'm worth. That's why, when it comes to those type of talks where they are trying to compare different types of players, that doesn't matter to me because I know who I am."