In a surprising move, the Red Sox traded three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the Giants, receiving pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, 2024 first-round pick James Tibbs III, and right-hander Jose Bello. The Giants will absorb Devers’ nearly $260 million contract, although his power-hitting may be hindered by Oracle Park’s unfavorable conditions for left-handed batters. For the Red Sox, this trade enhances lineup flexibility moving forward, while players like Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida may gain more opportunities.
