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One Year After Devers Trade, Both Red Sox and Giants Come Up Short

Devers’ drop in production, followed by Boston’s quick trades of the players it received, has left both clubs with weaker rosters and fresh front-office questions.

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May 16, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers (16) during the eighth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after flying out to center field in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees, Image 2 shows San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) reacts after flying out, Image 3 shows San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey looks on from the dugout as players warm up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies

Overview

  • The Red Sox sent Rafael Devers to the Giants in June 2025 in exchange for Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs III and Jose Bello, a deal now viewed as a net loss for both teams.
  • Devers has produced well below his Boston form in his first full year with San Francisco, hitting roughly .235 with a sub-.750 OPS and a sharp rise in strikeouts.
  • Boston has moved three of the four incoming players off its roster since the trade, leaving only Jose Bello in the system and erasing most of the expected return.
  • Kyle Harrison has broken out after being traded to Milwaukee and is pitching like a top starter, while James Tibbs III is performing at a high level in the Dodgers’ minor-league system.
  • The trade has intensified scrutiny of Boston’s front office and coaching choices, and the Giants face limited roster flexibility because Devers’ long, expensive contract makes moving him difficult even as the club has underperformed.