The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants:

The Giants are sending starter Jordan Hicks and 23-year-old lefty Kyle Harrison, among others, to Boston in exchange, sources said.

Devers, 28, is in just the second season of a 10-year, $313.5 million contract he signed to stay in Boston in January 2023, however his relationship with the team suffered a significant blow after the star third baseman was reportedly blindsided by a move to designated hitter in the spring.

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One wonders if Devers will play third base with Matt Chapman on the illjured list. Giants designated hitters are at .236/.315/.351, so Devers would give them some power at the position.

Hicks owns a 6.47 ERA this season, but over his career is very good at keeping the ball in park by keeping it on the ground. That should come in handy at Fenway. Harrison owns a 4.48 ERA in 182 2/3 MLB innings. Harrison struck out batters at an extremely high rate in the minors, but that has yet to translate to the majors.

The trade also fixes the log jam in Boston due to the call up of a number of prospects. Having the designated hitter spot flexible allows Boston to move players in and out of the order easier and give them semi-days of rest.

Update: Red Sox also get prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello. Bello has not gotten out of rookie ball, Mr. Tibbs is not all that impressive. Also this on why the Red Sox were willing to move Devers and basically dump salary: