Red Sox Trade Devers to Giants After Rift

The Boston Red Sox traded franchise star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants just three years into his $313.5 million contract, a move that shocked the baseball world. The decision followed Devers' resistance to moving from third base to designated hitter after Alex Bregman's arrival, and later to first base after Triston Casas' injury, which frustrated Red Sox management. Hall of Famer David Ortiz attributed the trade to both Devers' ego and the team's mishandling, underscoring that no player is indispensable in modern baseball. Mookie Betts, another former Red Sox star, expressed surprise but declined to stir further controversy. Ortiz advised fans to recognize the business realities behind such moves, rather than respond sentimentally. The trade has reignited debates about loyalty and the dynamics between players and management in MLB.