The Red Sox’ stunning decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants drew a lot of criticism on social media. But one MLB insider believes Boston did “the right thing.”
“For his trade, I think they did as well as they could have possibly done. We’re talking about a designated hitter who was a malcontent,” MLB Network’s Jon Heyman said recently on “MLB Central.” ”He’s an unhappy guy, not doing his best, he is only a DH for them, we know that. And $30 million a year for them to bring in four players … I think they did great. If you’re just talking about the trade, and that’s all, I’d give them an A+.”
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The Red Sox acquired pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison as well as prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello. Baseball America ranked Tibbs as the Giants’ No. 3 prospect and is a power-hitting outfielder.
The Giants also took on the entirety of Devers’ contract, which has eight years and $250 million remaining.
Hicks, who’s on the injured list with a toe injury, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester but struggled on the mound. The righty allowed two runs on three hits while recording two outs. He threw 23 pitches, 10 of them for strikes. The Red Sox won’t rush him to MLB, but manager Alex Cora said Friday could be a possibility for Hicks to be activated from the IL.
Harrison, who’s looked at as the big prize in the Devers trade, will start for the WooSox on Thursday.
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While there’s upside when it comes to who Boston got back, the Red Sox now have a big hole on offense. Devers found a groove as Boston’s designated hitter with 15 home runs and 58 RBI before he was dealt to the West Coast.
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