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San Francisco Giants announced Rafael Devers will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after a core-muscle injury requiring surgery, with Dr. William Meyers handling the procedure; the club says the move is part of a planned rehab timeline to ensure he’s ready for spring training and next season, as Devers had been among the league’s hottest hitters while carrying a heavy workload alongside teammates dealing with injuries.
San Francisco placed Rafael Devers on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury and promoted Scott Bandura to replace him on both the 28- and 40-man rosters. Devers could undergo surgery after a visit with Dr. William Meyers, while Bandura—who had a breakout minor-league season (.320/.407/.488 with 34 steals)—will make his MLB debut as the Giants evaluate outfield options for 2027.
Rafael Devers hit two homers and drove in three as the Giants defeated the Mets 9-5 at Citi Field, with Christian Koss also delivering a two-homer game for his first career multi-homer performance. Through 143 games, Devers sits at 34 doubles, 35 homers and 91 RBI, putting him in position to become the first Giant to post 40+ doubles, 40+ homers and 100+ RBI in a season (RBI since 1920) with 19 games left. The win alongside the hot stretch keeps Giants fans hopeful even as they sit well out of playoff contention.
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park as a Giants player to a mixed crowd reaction—boos when his name was announced, followed by applause after a first-inning homer and a video tribute—before the Red Sox won 6-4. The night underscored the lingering ambivalence about his Boston exit and trade to San Francisco last year, with teammates reflecting on the complicated legacy as Devers declined comment after the game.
Friday’s MLB HR props spotlight Yordan Alvarez (+238), Rafael Devers (+380), and Kody Clemens (+339), with a highlighted HR parlay including Alvarez, Clemens, and Devers. Betting analyst Colby Marchio explains why these matchups stand out and notes that odds can change as game time approaches.
San Francisco Giants’ season woes deepen after Rafael Devers drew controversy by refusing to let a pinch-runner enter in the ninth inning, prompting sharp criticism from former player Eric Byrnes who called the moment immature and unprofessional. Byrnes argued the act showed disrespect to teammates, coaching staff, and the game, while noting Devers’ massive contract makes a firing unlikely; the episode underscores leadership and culture questions for Giants manager Tony Vitello and could signal changes ahead of the trade deadline.
Former Red Sox manager Alex Cora posted a cryptic message after Rafael Devers complained about being removed for a pinch runner by the Giants, prompting fans to speculate about lingering tension between Cora and Devers. The piece notes the Red Sox reportedly traded Devers to the Giants a year earlier, ending a fractured relationship, and that Cora was fired by Boston in April; his next managerial job remains uncertain.
Rafael Devers expressed visible frustration after Giants manager Tony Vitello replaced him with pinch-runner Jonah Cox in the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins in Miami. Devers, who had drawn a leadoff walk, argued as Cox entered, while Vitello said Devers’ leg issue and Cox’s speed gave SF their best chance to tie the game. Jung Hoo Lee flied out and Willy Adames hit into a game-ending double play, sealing the loss and a sweep. Logan Webb pitched eight solid innings for the Giants, who drop to 31-46 in Vitello’s first season as manager. Devers declined comment after the game, and Vitello emphasized they’re on good terms and talk daily.
Logan Webb stretched eight innings and allowed two earned runs, but San Francisco’s bats were held to four hits in a 2-1 loss to Miami, with Kyle Stowers homering and Otto Lopez delivering an RBI double to back the Marlins’ two early runs; Casey Schmitt supplied the Giants’ lone RBI with multi-hit support, while Rafael Devers drew attention in a ninth-inning pinch-runner moment before the final out sealed the sweep of the series for Miami.
Boston traded right-hander Jordan Hicks and pitching prospect David Sandlin to the White Sox for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl in a salary-dump intended to shave about $3 million off the team’s second CBT hit and open two 40-man spots. Hicks, who had a four-year, $44 million pact with the Giants and underperformed for Boston, will thus contribute roughly $4 million per year to the Red Sox’s luxury-tax payroll going forward. The deal underscores the ongoing Devers saga and the broader effort to clean up last year’s roster mess, with questions remaining about whether the moves will produce lasting on-field improvement.
The Boston Red Sox, having traded Rafael Devers and gained financial flexibility, plan to aggressively improve their roster in the 2026 offseason by pursuing key free agents and trades to strengthen their pitching, power hitting, and defense, aiming to capitalize on their window of contention.
Rafael Devers' home run sparked a fight between the Giants and Rockies, highlighting the team's strong unity.
During a game between the Rockies and Giants, Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland was ejected after protesting Rafael Devers' home run trot, which he found disrespectful. The incident sparked a minor brawl, leading to multiple ejections, and highlighted tensions over celebrations in baseball. Despite the chaos, the Giants secured the win, and the Rockies continue to struggle with a record-tying number of losses.
A heated exchange between Rafael Devers and Kyle Freeland at Coors Field led to a bench-clearing brawl, resulting in ejections for Devers, Freeland, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames during a game between the Red Sox and Rockies.
Red Sox's Craig Breslow emphasized the organization's belief that trading Rafael Devers was in their best interest and highlighted their commitment to Roman Anthony, suggesting they see greater long-term potential with him despite Devers' impressive career achievements.