Rafael Devers at DH, 3B or 1B?

The San Francisco Giants lineup has lacked a 30-home-run hitter for over 20 years.

Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball’s home run king, was the most recent Giants hitter to hit 30 or more home runs, which he achieved during the 2004 season.

Following a stunning blockbuster deal that will bring three-time All-Star third baseman and designated hitter Rafael Devers to San Francisco, the Giants may soon see that lengthy drought come to an end.

Devers, who was traded from Boston to San Francisco on Sunday afternoon, has mashed 30+ home runs in three of his nine big-league seasons and 27 or more in two other campaigns.

Through 73 games this season, the 28-year-old has hit 15 home runs, putting him on pace for well over 30 homers.

How will the manager Bob Melvin construct the new-look San Francisco Giants lineup now that he has one of the best left-handed bats in the game?

Let’s take a look.

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Projected San Francisco Giants lineup with Rafael Devers

Five-time Gold Glove award winner Matt Chapman (hand sprain) is working his way back from the injured list, but he will assume the day-to-day duties at third base upon his return. Starting catcher Patrick Bailey (neck strain) is also on the injured list.

This means that Devers, who refused to play first base for Boston, could be in play at that spot for San Francisco, but will likely receive most of his reps at the designated hitter position.

Once Chapman and Bailey return in the coming days or weeks, here’s what the San Francisco Giants lineup could look like:

CF – Jung Hoo Lee

LF – Heliot Ramos

DH – Rafael Devers

3B – Matt Chapman

1B – Dominic Smith

SS – Willy Adames

RF – Mike Yastrzemski

2B – Tyler Fitzgerald

C – Patrick Bailey

More on the San Francisco Giants & Rafael Devers

Buster Posey has made a statement move in his first year as the San Francisco Giants’ president of baseball operations.

According to MLB insider Robert Murray, the Giants have acquired All-Star third baseman and designated hitter Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster deal that will bring San Francisco one of the league’s best hitters over the past decade.

Devers, a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger award winner, was moved off his natural position of third base due to Boston’s signing of Alex Bregman. The 28-year-old refused to play first base when asked earlier this season, sparking speculation that trouble was brewing behind the scenes.

Now, Devers is on his way to San Francisco with eight years and $250 million remaining on his contract.

Rafael Devers at DH, 3B or 1B?

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