Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers to Giants in Major MLB Deal

The Boston Red Sox stunned the MLB world by trading three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants after a growing impasse over his position on the team. Devers, who had been frustrated with being moved off third base to accommodate Alex Bregman and was reluctant to switch to first base, reportedly did not respond to a personal visit from owner John Henry, which became a turning point leading to the trade. The Red Sox received pitchers Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, and prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello in return, while the Giants took on Devers' remaining $250 million contract. Devers hit a solo home run against the Yankees in his final game for Boston, underscoring his reputation as a key player and Yankees nemesis with 30 home runs against them. Fans expressed shock and disappointment on social media, mourning the loss of the franchise's longest-tenured player and a major contributor since his 2017 debut. Some commentators speculated the trade was motivated by financial considerations connected to Fenway Sports Group's ownership of both the Red Sox and Liverpool FC, adding a layer of intrigue to the deal.