SPRINGFIELD — Rafael Devers said he felt “really bad” when he learned that Alex Cora was no longer the manager of the Red Sox.

“I love playing for him," Devers said at Red Sox Winter Weekend here at MGM Springfield. "It’s unfortunate. I really was sad to hear that he wasn’t going to be our manager anymore.”

The Red Sox let go of Cora on Tuesday because of his involvement in the Astros’ 2017 sign stealing scheme. Devers has spoken with Cora since then.

“He’s like a father figure to me, especially in baseball,” Devers said. “I’m really sad he’s not with us.”

Devers said Cora significantly influenced his growth as a player from 2018 to ’19.

“He’s someone who has so many years of experience and so much knowledge of baseball that he’s someone I always relied on,” Devers said. “I’ve spoken to him. I’ve spoken to Bogey (Xander Bogaerts) as well as other teammates in regards to the situation. It’s sad but I’ve just got to keep moving forward now.”

Devers increased his OPS by 185 points from 2018 to 2019. He led the league with 52 doubles, posted a .311/.361/.555/.916 line, bashed 32 homers and drove in 115 runs during 2019.

“All I care about is just being healthy,” Devers said. "Because as long as I’m healthy, I know I can produce."

Devers replied “no” when asked if he thinks the Red Sox did anything wrong in the past couple of years. MLB still is investigating the 2018 Red Sox for potentially stealing signs electronically.