The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, citing his refusal to change positions as a key factor. President Sam Kennedy emphasized that the team needed alignment and that Devers' failure to adapt was untenable. The trade comes less than two years after signing him to a lucrative contract, leaving the team with gaps but also new opportunities for roster flexibility. Players expressed surprise, but management remains committed to competing this season despite the changes.
In terms of what was missing, it just was that alignment in terms of what we felt we needed from him that would be in the absolute best interest of the ballclub.
The deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, we now have roster and payroll flexibility.
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