The San Francisco Giants and Boston Pink Sox have reportedly made a shocking blockbuster deal.
In accordance with multiple reports, the Pink Sox are buying and selling third baseman Rafael Devers to San Francisco. Pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison are reportedly part of the return being despatched again to Boston. A pair of prospects, outfielder James Tibbs and pitcher Jose Bello, are additionally heading to the Pink Sox. Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports reported that the Giants will tackle Devers’ total contract.
Devers had develop into a possible downside for the Pink Sox. After the Pink Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman, Devers spoke out towards a possible position change and didn’t rule out a potential trade away. Whereas Devers ultimately agreed to be the Pink Sox’s designated hitter, he went off about the front office when he was requested to return to the recent nook when Bregman was injured.
Though Devers might have been sad together with his position, he’s within the midst of what could also be a profession 12 months. He had posted a .272/.401/.504 batting line in 334 plate appearances, hitting 15 homers and 18 doubles.
The query is the place he’ll play for the Giants. Third base is ready because the Giants signed Matt Chapman to a six-year, $151M extension earlier than the top of the 2024 season. The Giants need assistance at first base, however given Devers’ earlier reluctance to maneuver throughout the diamond, he is probably not the reply.
In trade, the Pink Sox get a pair of arms to bolster the pitching workers. Hicks has struggled to date as he has moved between the rotation and bullpen, posting a 6.47 ERA and a 1.541 WHiP over his 48.2 innings, placing out 43 batters with 20 walks. Harrison had been a consensus prime 100 prospect from 2022 by way of 2024, thought to be the Giants’ top prospect heading into final season. He has break up the 2025 season between Triple-A and the majors, posting a 4.56 ERA and a 1.268 WHiP over 23.2 innings for the Giants, placing out 25 batters with 9 walks.
Tibbs will be the headliner for the Pink Sox. Ranked because the Giants’ fourth-best prospect by MLB.com on the time of the commerce, he’s lauded for his easy swing from the left facet and energy potential. Whereas he was primarily a proper fielder within the Giants system, he had hung out at left and first base in faculty.
Bello, ranked because the Giants’ 22nd-best prospect by FanGraphs, is getting his first look stateside this season. He’s seen as a possible starter with a plus slider and the opportunity of a stable three-pitch combine if his fastball and changeup proceed to develop.
