Daily Red Sox Links: Rafael Devers, Enrique Hernández, Jeter Downs

Sean McAdam looks back at a season that was certainly a sign of progress despite the disappointing manner in which it ended. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

As Jason Mastrodonato points out, the Astros started to throw many more fastballs as they ALCS went on, and the Red Sox offense was not able to make the proper adjustments to counteract it. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

So now that the season is officially in the books, where does this leave the Red Sox looking ahead to 2022 and beyond? (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

We know Rafael Devers was playing through injury during the postseason and dealing with some arm pain, but after the season ended we learned exactly what was ailing the young third baseman. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Enrique Hernández certainly wishes the Red Sox had lasted just a bit longer, but he’s also certainly happy with his decision to come to Boston. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Looking at the farm, Jeter Downs is having a hell of a time in Arizona after a disappointing run in Triple-A. (Sam Dykstra; RedSox.com)

What was the thinking behind DFA’ing Franchy Cordero? (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)