Overview

• Devers was traded on June 15 from the Red Sox to the Giants following a breakdown over refusing shifts to DH and first base in Boston.
• The Giants installed him as their designated hitter, with manager Bob Melvin stating he will move to first base once he masters defensive responsibilities.
• In his debut series, he went 3-for-11 with two walks and one RBI as the DH before taking grounders at first ahead of facing Boston.
• Devers said he would have played first base if Boston had asked during spring training and described feeling more relaxed and happier since joining San Francisco.
• Boston received pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello in exchange, ending Devers’ nine-year tenure with the Red Sox.