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Rafael Devers Returns to Fenway Park with San Francisco Giants

Rafael Devers is set to bat second as the Giants’ designated hitter in his first Fenway appearance since the trade, after 25 home runs this season.

  • On Friday, August 21, 2026, San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park for the first time since the Boston Red Sox traded him last June.
  • The Red Sox traded the 29-year-old three-time All-Star to the Giants 14 months ago after disagreements regarding defensive position changes involving Alex Bregman and Triston Casas.
  • Devers has registered 25 home runs and 69 RBIs this season while leading the Giants with 141 strikeouts across 89 games at first base, batting.244.
  • Regarding the fans' reception tonight, Devers said he holds no regrets regarding his Boston tenure. "I don't want to think about the past," he noted.
  • Entering the weekend series firmly in postseason position, the Red Sox face the struggling Giants, who arrive with a 52-75 record aiming to act as spoilers in Boston.
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Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, but not interested in revisiting icy end to Red Sox tenure

Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers said he has no regrets about how his Boston Red Sox tenure. Devers returns to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since being dealt to San Francisco in a blockbuster trade following a dispute with the team about switching from DH to first base.

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New Hampshire Union Leader broke the news in Manchester, United States on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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