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.

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

Unraveling why the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers on Sunday could take years to unpack. But their motivations have certainly started to become clear. After months of haggling with their highest-paid player to put the team first when it came to the position he would play,

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.

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.

After the Giants acquired Rafael Devers in a trade, baseball fans want to know if he will make his debut on Tuesday against the Guardians.

Despite being tied for first place in the toughest division in the league, a top MLB insider does not expect the San Francisco Giants to make more than one trade before the July 31st deadline. In a new column,