Devers Slump: Giants Fans Worry, Krukow Offers Advice

0:00It's May 2nd. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball News, powered by AI. San Francisco Giants First Basement Rafael Devers is off to a rough start this season. After one month, he's batting just 207 with two home runs and 11 RBI's, plus a low 537 on base, plus lugging percentage. Fans notice his frustration on the field, especially since he was MLB's least productive hitter in April. Fans came over from the Boston Red Sox in a big mid season trade last year, but he hasn't matched his prime days there. Back in 2019, he hit 311 with 201 hits, 54 doubles, and 115 RBI's. Now, as a 10-year veteran and three-time all-star, he's pacing way below those highs. Plenty of folks are reacting to his slump. Observers say the pressure is mounting for the line of his main power guy, and his visible aggravation has sparked chatter everywhere. Giants broadcaster Mike Krueckow pointed out that pictures aren't scared of Devers right

1:03now. He noted Devers is whiffing on fastballs right over the plate, even from guys without top velocity. Krueckow's advice? Hunt those fastballs early to flip the script. Devers insists he's not rattled, calling slumps part of the game and trusting he'll break out soon. Keep an eye on him. These tweaks could spark a turnaround any day now.