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Mookie Betts Breaks Silence on Red Sox's Rafael Devers Trade

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 7:00 AM ET

What seemed like many years ago now, the Boston Red Sox decided to trade Mookie Betts. Looking back at that deal, with Alex Verdugo being the headliner, it was arguably the worst trade in Major League Baseball history. Betts is among the premier talents in baseball, and someone the Red Sox could’ve relied on for the following decade before trading him.

Not only has he gone on to win championships in Los Angeles, but he's also continued to be one of the top three to five players in the sport.

He was loved by the fan base, too, making the decision that much worse.

Instead of trying to fix that mistake, the Red Sox decided to add to their list. They traded Rafael Devers over the weekend in a deal with the San Francisco Giants for a package that made absolutely no sense.

When asked about the Red Sox’s decision, Betts admitted that he thought it was “crazy,” but didn't have anything else to say. He actually praised the Red Sox front office, a surprising comment given their recent actions.

“I just thought it was crazy. Nothing really to say, it’s just crazy,” Betts said, per Dodgers Nation. “They care. They want to win. Those guys over there are doing a great job of putting a team together and obviously, they want to win.”

Betts is a much better player than Devers, and that isn't a knock on the All-Star third baseman, but more so a compliment for Betts, who has done nothing but play at an elite level throughout his career.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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