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Ex-Red Sox Star's Frustration Boils Over Amid Horrendous Start With New Team
TL;DR
Rafael Devers, former Red Sox star, is struggling with the San Francisco Giants, who have a 6-12 record. His performance is a significant factor in the team's offensive woes, ranking last in MLB for runs and home runs.
Key points
- Rafael Devers is a designated hitter for the San Francisco Giants.
- The Giants have a 6-12 record, among the worst in MLB.
- The team ranks last in MLB for runs per game and home runs.
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San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers
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The Boston Red Sox are off to a slow start, going 7-11 to begin the year. The San Francisco Giants have been even worse, however, going 6-12 and tying for the worst record in baseball.
The Giants have been a disaster offensively, ranking last in MLB in runs per game and home runs. Rafael Devers' struggles in the middle of their lineup have been a big reason why.
Devers is off to a rough start in his first full season with San Francisco after getting traded there last June. Through 18 games, the former Red Sox star is batting .229/.280/.329 with just three extra-base hits, six RBI, 21 strikeouts and -0.5 WAR.
After striking out again in his first at-bat on Wednesday, Devers slammed his bat on the ground in frustration before snapping it in half as he walked back to the dugout.
It's been that kind of season for Devers and the Giants, who lost their fourth straight game on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds.
A three-time All-Star with Boston, Devers hasn't been the same since joining San Francisco and changing positions. In 108 games with the Giants, the 29-year-old slugger is slashing an underwhelming .235..336/.437, well below his career .279/.349/.510 line before the trade.
Q&A
What is Rafael Devers' current performance with the San Francisco Giants?
Rafael Devers is struggling significantly, contributing to the Giants' poor offensive performance.
How is the San Francisco Giants' record compared to other MLB teams?
The Giants have a 6-12 record, tying for the worst record in baseball.
Why are the San Francisco Giants ranked last in MLB for runs and home runs?
The Giants' offensive struggles, including Rafael Devers' performance, have led them to rank last in runs per game and home runs.
