Attention baseball fanatics! Sunday night brought an unexpected move that shook the MLB world. The [Boston Red Sox](/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) and the [San Francisco Giants](/mlb/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-giants) finalized a trade that promises to reshape the landscape of both franchises.
Rafael Devers Changes Teams
The prominent third baseman, [Rafael Devers](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33859/rafael-devers), who ranks among the best in his position, has been traded to the Giants. This move was finalized a few minutes before the Giants’ game against the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/mlb/team/_/name/lad/los-angeles-dodgers).
In return, the Red Sox receive pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, along with outfielder prospect James Tibbs III and pitching prospect Jose Bello.
Impact and Expectations
Devers is expected to continue performing as a designated hitter on his new team. His potential as a first baseman in the future is a possibility that will be evaluated during the preseason.
Moving from Fenway Park to Oracle Park could affect his numbers, as the former favors run and extra-base production. However, Devers is anticipated to maintain his ability to hit home runs, breaking the Giants’ drought of hitters with 30 home runs since 2004.
Regarding the new Red Sox players, Kyle Harrison, despite being sent to Triple-A, represents a promising addition. For his part, Hicks will bring experience to the team’s bullpen.
