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Rafael Devers to Make First Base Debut as Giants Seek to Halt Six-Game Slide

He has spent the past month taking limited grounders at first base while managing back and groin issues.

Jul 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) in the dug out before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers (16) makes the tag on Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen (2) at first base in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers (16) chats with San Francisco Giants’ Willy Adames (2) before their game against the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Devers will see his first action at first base in either the majors or minors Tuesday night at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves.
  • The 28-year-old took grounders at the position this month but was delayed by nagging back and groin injuries.
  • He has slashed .219/.333/.333 over 29 games since his June 15 trade from Boston as he settles into the Giants’ lineup.
  • San Francisco acquired him for pitchers Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks and two prospects in a deal driven by Boston’s roster realignment.
  • The team has cycled through Dominic Smith, Wilmer Flores and Casey Schmitt at first base while enduring a six-game losing streak.