In a stunning midseason move, the San Francisco Giants have acquired star third baseman Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade reportedly worth $210 million over five years.
The deal was finalized late Thursday night, according to league sources, and marks a major power shift in the National League West. Devers, 28, brings a powerful left-handed bat to a Giants lineup in need of middle-order consistency, and his arrival signals San Francisco’s all-in mentality heading into the stretch run.
Trade Details
The Giants are sending a package of top young talent to Boston in return, headlined by infield prospect Marco Luciano, outfielder Luis Matos, and right-hander Mason Black. The Red Sox will also receive financial considerations, according to early reports.
Devers on the Move
Devers, a two-time All-Star and 2022 Silver Slugger, is hitting .282 with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs so far this season. Despite the Red Sox being in Wild Card contention, sources close to the team say long-term tension over direction and roster usage—particularly involving prospect Kristian Campbell—played a role in the decision.
While both Devers and Campbell have denied reports of friction, speculation around an internal divide surfaced in June and reportedly gained traction behind closed doors.
Giants Go All-In
For the Giants, the acquisition of Devers is their boldest move since signing Carlos Rodón in 2022. Devers is expected to join the team in time for their weekend series against the Dodgers at Oracle Park.
The deal not only strengthens San Francisco’s playoff push but sends a message to rivals that the front office is ready to spend and compete at the highest level again.
