The least-complicated way would be for Rafael Devers to come to the conclusion that $313.5 million brought the Red Sox the right to tell him to move to first base.

BOSTON — Romy Gonzalez is not in the Red Sox lineup Thursday. He left last night’s game after a collision at first base in the sixth inning. Abraham Toro is at first base instead. The Red Sox and Rangers will play the rubber game of their three-game series at 1:35 p.m. here at Fenway Park. Manager Alex Cora said Gonzalez is sore.

With Triston Casas out of for the season, the Red Sox need a new first baseman and have many options available in-house, on the farm, and in free agency.