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Did Red Sox Actually Avoid Rafael Devers Crisis?
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox faced criticism for their handling of Rafael Devers, moving him to designated hitter and trading him away. The trade resulted in the loss of key prospects and players, raising questions about the team's future.
Key points
- Red Sox criticized for decisions regarding Rafael Devers
- Devers moved to designated hitter and later traded
- Trade included Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, and two prospects
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Rafael DeversCraig BreslowJordan HicksKyle HarrisonJames Tibbs IIIJose BelloAlex BregmanCaleb DurbinDustin May
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Boston Red Sox executive Craig Breslow
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The Boston Red Sox have taken a lot of heat over the last year, and rightfully so, for a few of the decisions that have been made.
The Red Sox moved Rafael Devers from third base to designated hitter after signing Alex Bregman, which caused all sorts of problems in 2025. Then, the Red Sox traded the guy who was supposed to be the long-term face of the franchise in Devers. The deal itself wasn't great. Boston got righty Jordan Hicks, lefty Kyle Harrison and a pair of prospects in outfielder James Tibbs III and righty Jose Bello. Hicks is gone, Harrison was traded for Caleb Durbin, Tibbs was traded for Dustin May, who is gone, and Bello is in the minors at Class-A Salem.
Other decisions that have gotten some heat were letting Bregman walk in free agency and firing Alex Cora.
While this is the case, let's go back to the Devers deal for a minute. He's 29 years old and will turn 30 years old in October. He signed a 10-year, $313.5 million deal with Boston and the Red Sox were able to get the entire deal off the books. That's the positive of the trade because Devers has been brutal so far this season with the . He's slashing .210/.250/.290 with two homers and 11 RBIs in 32 games played. Right now, he's at . That's brutal and his bat speed is down.
Q&A
What led to the Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers?
The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers after moving him from third base to designated hitter, which caused significant issues for the team in 2025.
What players did the Red Sox receive in the Rafael Devers trade?
In the trade, the Red Sox received righty Jordan Hicks, lefty Kyle Harrison, and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello.
What has happened to the players acquired from the Devers trade?
Jordan Hicks is no longer with the team, Kyle Harrison was traded for Caleb Durbin, James Tibbs III was traded for Dustin May, who is also gone, while Jose Bello remains in the minors.