Red Sox Trade Devers to Giants in Major Deal

The Boston Red Sox have traded star slugger Rafael Devers and his $313.5 million contract to the San Francisco Giants following the signing of Alex Bregman and months of internal tension over Devers' defensive role. In exchange, the Giants sent pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, along with top prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello, to Boston. While Devers did not formally demand a trade, his frustration with the team's handling of his position and poor communication contributed to the move. The Giants acted quickly amid competition from several teams, with president Buster Posey citing Devers' elite bat as a key acquisition for their lineup. The trade, made unusually early, has significant implications for both franchises, with Boston expected to continue reshaping its roster before the trade deadline. Devers is set to face the Red Sox in an immediate high-stakes series.