The SF Giants acquire superstar Rafael Devers from the Red Sox on June 22, 2025, in a blockbuster trade, signaling they're all-in for a title run. Read more!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
On what was already a sunny Father's Day at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants front office delivered the ultimate gift to the fan base, finalizing a blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox. The stunning move sends a clear message across the league: the Giants are all-in for 2025.
In a stunning Father's Day blockbuster, the Giants acquired All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, signaling a major push for the postseason.
The deal sends a significant package to Boston, including top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison, reliever Jordan Hicks, outfield prospect James Tibbs III, and minor leaguer Jose Bello. While the cost is steep, the reward is immense. Devers provides the middle-of-the-order thumper the Giants have desperately needed to address their early-inning offensive woes. He immediately slots in as the team's most dangerous hitter, joining Heliot Ramos (.282 BA, 13 HR) and Wilmer Flores (54 RBI) to form a newly formidable lineup.
In a dramatic twist of fate, the trade news broke just hours before the Giants were set to face Devers' now-former team in the series finale. While Devers won't be in the lineup today, his presence will loom large over Oracle Park. The Giants will send ace Robbie Ray (8-2, 2.68 ERA) to the mound against Boston's Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.73 ERA). The focus will be on Ray continuing his dominant season and giving the Giants a series win to cap off an unforgettable day.
This aggressive trade was made possible by the team's existing strength: its lights-out bullpen. The unit has posted a major league-best 2.48 ERA, making leads almost insurmountable. With Camilo Doval (1.16 ERA, 12 saves) not allowing a run since early April and setup men like Randy Rodriguez (0.73 ERA) and Tyler Rogers (1.78 ERA) shutting down opponents, the Giants are 21-2 when leading after six innings. Losing Jordan Hicks hurts, but the front office is betting that adding Devers' bat will give this elite bullpen more leads to protect.
The Giants have pushed their chips to the center of the table. By acquiring a perennial All-Star in Rafael Devers, they've declared their intention to not just compete, but to win the NL West. The coming weeks will be crucial as Devers integrates into the clubhouse and the lineup finds its new identity. One thing is certain: the pennant race in the National League just got a whole lot more exciting.
