Overview

• The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on June 15 in exchange for pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello.
• San Francisco has agreed to absorb approximately $254 million of Devers’ remaining salary through 2033, relieving Boston of the bulk of his deal.
• At his introductory press conference, Devers pledged to play wherever the Giants ask, including taking ground balls at first base after previously refusing position changes in Boston.
• Manager Bob Melvin plans to gradually rotate Devers between designated hitter and first base duties to ease his transition.
• Opponents like Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt have called Devers a top-10 hitter whose presence is expected to strengthen the Giants’ offense in the National League West.