Devers' Trade: Giants' Plan, Red Sox' Headache

It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Boston Red Sox News today, AI-powered

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The Boston Red Sox traded their star-slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants

for a modest return, leaving many fans furious.

That deal looked rough at first, but the Giants opening day line of tells a different story,

with Devers slotted as designated hitter batting third.

Back in Boston, Devers inked a 10-year 313.5 million dollar extension, expecting the

stick a third base.

New leadership shifted gears after signing Alex Breggman, pushing Devers toward designated

hitter duty, then first base when an injury hit.

He made it clear he would not bounce around like that.

Fans still ripped the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer over the light package they got back,

and the backlash lingers.

Devers' impact shows mostly at the plate anyway, since his glove work a third never stood

out.

Over in San Francisco, the plan mirrors what Boston wanted, using Devers mainly as designated

hitter and first base back up, with their own third.

Baseman locked in long-term.

He is settling into a part tough on lefty power, but early signs point to a bounce back

year ahead.

Both teams land in solid spots here, as the Giants snag a proven bat for next to nothing,

while Boston moves past the positional headaches.