Rafael Devers absence from Red Sox lineup continues to show how top-heavy roster is.

The Boston Red Sox’s lineup from June 9 was about as brutal as fans have seen all year. The team is banged up, and the injured list seems to get longer each week.

Rafael Devers missed Boston’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox due to knee discomfort. The third baseman confirmed that the ailment is affecting the same knee that had him sidelined with a bone bruise earlier in the season.

Much like it did after losing Trevor Story, Boston’s defense collapsed without Devers. The Red Sox made three errors against the White Sox in the series finale — they came in quick succession and Boston immediately paid the price.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Dominic Smith blocked an extra-base hit, but his throw to Justin Slaten at first flew wide. Then, David Hamilton fielded a grounder, but his flip to Enmanuel Valdez ended up short. Reese McGuire finished the barrage of errors with an air-mailed pickoff attempt to first base.

Paul DeJong followed Boston’s series of blunders with a three-run homer. The Red Sox gave free runs to baseball’s worst team and were in danger of losing the series.