US EditionRafael Devers traded by Red Sox to Giants in blockbuster deal
- On Sunday, June 16, 2025, the Boston Red Sox completed a trade sending Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
- The trade followed tensions over Devers refusing position changes and the team’s desire to clear approximately $254 million remaining on his contract.
- In return, the Red Sox received pitchers Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, and two minor leaguers, none expected to contribute immediately.
- Devers batted.272 with a.905 OPS and did not demand the trade, although he expressed frustration about position changes.
- This trade ends the tenure of the last member of the current ownership’s World Series teams and sparked notable fan anger, altering Boston’s roster and salary commitments.
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