Rafael Devers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Giants No Longer Seen As Team That Will Aggressively Buy Before Trade Deadline

A few weeks ago, the San Francisco Giants made what will likely be the biggest trade of the 2025 MLB regular season. They acquired slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and right-handed pitching prospect Jose Bello.

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Giants urged by rivals to consider closer trade

The San Francisco Giants have stumbled out of the gates in the second half of the MLB season. They already made a trade for Rafael Devers, but that doesn’t mean they are going to buy at the trade deadline.

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Giants exploring rotation market

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Giants Recent Performance Could Lead to MLB Trade Deadline Adjustment

In a surprising turn of events, since the San Francisco Giants acquired slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, their offensive production has actually worsened.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 24

Rafael Devers, Juan Soto face familiar foes as Mets visit Giants

Rafael Devers and Juan Soto get an opportunity to reintroduce themselves to familiar foes for their new teams when the New York Mets open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Giants notes: Devers, Birdsong, rotation, outfield

Rafael Devers made the first start of his career at first base for the Giants this week and, coincidentally or not, belted his first two home runs in nearly a month the following day.

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Giants See Offensive Return as Rafael Devers Homers Twice Against Braves

San Francisco needs offensive production from Rafael Devers and his debut at first base on Tuesday might have been just the shake up he needed to get his rhythm back.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / July 23

Report: Red Sox Trade Partner Might Be Out West for Rotation Help

The Boston Red Sox are the will-they/won’t-they team this trade deadline. It’s for good reason. The Red Sox have already struck a deal to send third baseman Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, and the team looked dead in the water.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 23

Verlander gets first victory as Devers bombs Braves

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Giants Showing Interest in Versatile Pirates Veteran Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Did Giants’ Rafael Devers subtly shade Red Sox after big night at 1st base?

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Giants' Rafael Devers to make start at first base

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Red Sox Viewed As Winners So Far Following Rafael Devers Trade

The Boston Red Sox made the first big move of the season when they traded star third baseman Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on June 15. At the time, the Red Sox took a lot of criticism for the move as Devers had just signed a 10-year, $313.5 million contract with Boston in 2023.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Red Sox Urged To Target Giants Star In Follow-Up To Rafael Devers Blockbuster

The question of "who won" the Rafael Devers trade between the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants will likely span generations. Boston sending Devers and his entire contract to San Francisco for a decent, but not overwhelming four-player package was one of the most shocking moves of the 21st century.

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Giants manager hoping Rafael Devers doesn't land on IL

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Giants DH Rafael Devers has MRI, to play through back issue

San Francisco Giants star Rafael Devers is being treated for inflammation due to a disk injury in his lower back following an MRI exam. Manager Bob Melvin is optimistic that the slugger can avoid a trip to the injured list and can recover during the upcoming All-Star break.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Giants legend Will Clark addressed why Rafael Devers stood him up

Rafael Devers may have stood up a San Francisco Giants legend shortly after the slugger was traded, but it sounds like there is a reasonable explanation for what happened.