Overview

• An MRI confirmed that Devers is dealing with a disk irritation in his lower back that has weighed on his production.
• Following the diagnosis, the Giants placed Devers on an anti-inflammatory regimen to control pain without removing him from the lineup.
• Since his June 15 trade, Devers has been confined to designated hitting and has not taken the field defensively.
• He has batted .245 with 23 strikeouts, four doubles, a home run and six RBIs over his last 14 games for San Francisco.
• Manager Bob Melvin is relying on the upcoming All-Star break and medication to avert a stint on the injured list.