Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on the conference call that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.

Boston Red Sox legend Manny Ramirez has offered a theory about why things between Rafael Devers and the organization fell apart to the point they traded him to the San Francisco Giants in a surprise blockbuster on Sunday night.

Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Breaks Silence on Rafael Devers Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world Sunday afternoon when they sent their franchise player, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster trade.

The Red Sox asked Devers to play first base after telling him he’d only be a designated hitter this season. He declined, but first base may be the Giants’ biggest need. Would he have a

Ahead of his much-anticipated debut with the San Francisco Giants, Rafael Devers' new threads and jersey number have been revealed.

Red Sox’ David Ortiz Sends Clear Message to Rafael Devers After Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Many analysts around the baseball world were stunned when the Red Sox, fresh off a sweep of the Yankees at Fenway Park, traded Rafael Devers, the face of the franchise, to the San Francisco Giants.

The Boston Red Sox swung what will likely go down as the most surprising trade of the season as they sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. T

The Boston Red Sox have already traded a key player in Rafael Devers. They could look to move on from another player who figured to be part of their future.