Overview

• The Red Sox traded Devers to the Giants on June 15, receiving pitchers Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks and prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello in return.
• Devers has posted a 3-for-11 batting line with two walks and an RBI as San Francisco’s designated hitter and is working on first-base drills.
• He said the position change would have been possible in spring training and described his early days with the Giants as “very happy.”
• Ortiz’s Instagram Story criticized Devers for not being a “full package” player, triggering fan backlash over the slugger’s role and Ortiz’s own DH past.
• Rather than escalate the feud, Devers praised Ortiz’s legacy and said he’ll let his performance speak for itself.