Rafael Devers

Giants acquired INF Rafael Devers from the Red Sox for LHP Kyle Harrison, RHP Jordan Hicks, OF James Tibbs III and RHP Jose Bello.

The trade is now official. San Francisco’s largest deficiency was their lack of a left-handed power option in the middle of their lineup and they addressed that need by acquiring one of the most formidable lefty sluggers in baseball. It’ll be fascinating to see how Devers is deployed — will he cover third base while Matt Chapman is sidelined, will he be willing to play first base or will he simply be stationed as the team’s designated hitter? But regardless of where he plays he represents a dramatic upgrade to the Giants’ lineup. Oracle Park isn’t a hitter’s paradise for left-handed sluggers, but Devers brand of elite over-the-fence pop is unlikely to be severely impacted. The fantasy value of his entire Giants supporting cast improves with this addition.