Devers Struggles Early with Giants

0:00On April 30th, Rafael Devers is owning his slow start with the Giants this season. The three-time All-Star, traded to San Francisco last June, is hitting just 2-11 with the 548 OPS and only two home runs in his first. 29 Games. His strikeout rate sits at 30.8%, the worst of his 10-year career, while his walk rate is a career low 5%. The Giants banked on Devers to power their lineup, but the offense has been ice cold, averaging just 3.34 runs per game, dead last. In the majors, they've already taken six shutouts and MLB high, including a two-hit loss to the Phillies on Tuesday before Wednesday's rain out. Devers keeps his head up, saying he knows his game and stays positive through the ups and downs. He snapped a bat in frustration once against the Reds, but insists it's just part of the job, no big deal. One big issue is fastballs in the heart of the zone, where he's striking out nearly half the time and slugging just 467.

1:01Still, he refuses to tweak his swing, believing adjustments come without overhaul. Giants coaches see flashes, like his opposite field double off a sinker last Sunday, and trust his composure will unlock the beast they know. Time's on his side to heat up. Baseball news, powered by AI. This is MLB News today. I'm Corey with The Story.