Devers, Giants Struggle After Midseason Trade

After being traded from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants, Rafael Devers has struggled offensively, batting just above .200 with a high strikeout rate in his first 15 games. While Devers was performing at an All-Star level in Boston, he now faces both mental and physical challenges, including a groin strain and back issues. The Giants as a team have also hit a significant offensive slump, ranking near the bottom of the league in key metrics and losing 12 of their last 17 games. These simultaneous struggles have increased frustration among both Giants and Red Sox fans. Giants manager Bob Melvin and Devers both acknowledge the difficulty of the transition but remain optimistic about improvement. Despite occasional flashes of power, Devers has yet to reach the level of production he showed in Boston.