Overview

• The Giants add a premium left-handed bat by acquiring three-time All-Star Rafael Devers, who had objected to position changes in Boston this season.
• Boston receives right-hander Jordan Hicks, lefty Kyle Harrison and prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello in return.
• The move follows a dispute over Devers’ shift from third base to designated hitter and his refusal to play first base after a teammate’s injury.
• Devers leaves as the last position player remaining from Boston’s 2018 World Series roster, signaling the end of that championship era.
• The Red Sox are expected to pursue further trades ahead of the July deadline, gauging interest in players like Trevor Story and Masataka Yoshida.