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Bob Melvin reveals where Rafael Devers will play for the Giants

Bob Melvin reveals where Rafael Devers will play for the Giants

Rafael Devers is officially a San Francisco Giant—and now, we know exactly where he’ll fit into the lineup. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Devers will serve as the designated hitter and bat third.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / June 18

Giants have new DH, same LOB problem in 3-2 loss

Rafael Devers had two hits and an RBI in his SF Giants debut, but the team left 13 runners on base, including three in the 9th inning against the Cleveland Guardians Rafael Devers got a standing ovation from the Oracle Park crowd along with two hits and an RBI.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / June 18
Guardians hang on, spoil Rafael Devers' Giants debut

Guardians hang on, spoil Rafael Devers' Giants debut

Rafael Devers thrilled his new fans with an early RBI double, but Gabriel Arias' sixth-inning tiebreaking home run spoiled the slugger's San Francisco Giants debut and delivered the visiting Cleveland Guardians a 3-2 win in the opener of a three-game interleague series Tuesday night.

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Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Rafael Devers Reflects on Controversial Trade from Red Sox

Rafael Devers Reflects on Controversial Trade from Red Sox

Rafael Devers’ relationship with the Boston Red Sox disintegrated quickly. Multiple off-the-field issues, including two disagreements over his role as a positional player and a poorly received meeting with owner John Henry, culminated in the three-time All-Star being traded to the San Francisco Giants.

Daniel Johnson News / McCovey Chronicles / June 17

Jerar Encarnación to the IL, Daniel Johnson back

Another move! The last few days have been a whirlwind of transactions for the San Francisco Giants, and Tuesday was no exception. A few hours before their

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / June 17
Giants' Rafael Devers: 'I am here to play wherever they want me to play'

Giants' Rafael Devers: 'I am here to play wherever they want me to play'

During his introductory news conference with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, Rafael Devers declared something in Spanish that the Boston Red Sox wished they could have heard from one of the game's elite hitters.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17
Rafael Devers trade has precedent for the Red Sox

Rafael Devers trade has precedent for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox made an unexpected trade with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, trading All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

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Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Rafael Devers has major change in mindset following trade to Giants

Rafael Devers has major change in mindset following trade to Giants

Being on a new team with a fresh start seems to have sparked a major change in attitude for All-Star slugger Rafael Devers.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16
Logan Webb makes big Kyle Harrison prediction after Giants-Red Sox blockbuster trade

Logan Webb makes big Kyle Harrison prediction after Giants-Red Sox blockbuster trade

The Rafael Devers trade shocked the baseball world, but perhaps no one felt it more personally than Logan Webb. The San Francisco Giants ace not only lost a teammate in the deal—he lost a good friend.

Casey Schmitt News / Fastball on SI / June 15
Casey Schmitt Stands Alone in Giants History With Back-to-Back Grand Slams

Casey Schmitt Stands Alone in Giants History With Back-to-Back Grand Slams

With Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman banged up, the San Francisco Giants have had to turn to utility man Casey Schmitt in the hot corner. Schmitt has been making the most of his chance as an everyday starter, coming through at the plate when it counts the most – with the bases loaded, against public enemy No.

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