Overview

• At his introductory press conference, Devers pledged to play wherever manager Bob Melvin needs him and immediately took ground balls at first base
• The Giants acquired Devers and will cover roughly $254 million of his remaining salary through 2033
• Boston received left-handed starter Kyle Harrison, reliever Jordan Hicks and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello in the deal
• His new stance sharply contrasts with his earlier refusal to play first base for Boston despite Triston Casas’s season-ending injury
• Devers thanked the Red Sox organization and fans before turning his focus to strengthening the Giants’ lineup