Red Sox Trade Devers to Giants Amid Position Dispute

The Boston Red Sox traded star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, who will take on the remainder of his 10-year, $313.5 million contract. The trade was influenced by ongoing disputes over Devers' playing position, as he resisted moving away from third base, though he did not formally request a trade. In exchange, Boston received pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, as well as prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello, but immediately optioned Harrison to Triple-A. The deal has been widely criticized by Red Sox fans for the perceived underwhelming return and the team's apparent shift away from immediate competitiveness. The Giants, meanwhile, signal their intent to contend by acquiring Devers. Some analysts believe the Red Sox could benefit long-term if their new pitching prospects develop successfully.