Red Sox Send Yankee Killer Rafael Devers to Giants in Stunning Deal

In a jaw-dropping trade that has sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants have snagged Boston Red Sox superstar Rafael Devers, as first reported by Robert Murray. The Red Sox will receive pitchers Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, and additional pieces in exchange for the three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger, with the deal finalized on June 15, 2025. This blockbuster move yanks the infamous “Yankee Killer” out of the AL East, leaving New York fans ecstatic and Boston fans in disbelief!

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison and more, according to sources familiar with the deal.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) June 15, 2025

A Trade That Redefines the Game

The Giants, desperate to dominate the brutal NL West, have landed a superstar in Devers. The 28-year-old Dominican slugger, Boston’s designated hitter in 2025, is crushing it with a .272 batting average, 74 hits, 15 home runs, 58 RBIs, 47 runs scored, and 56 walks in 73 games, as shown in the sports card above. With a 10-year, $313.5 million contract through 2033, Devers brings a lethal left-handed bat and long-term star power to San Francisco, ready to challenge the Dodgers and Padres.Boston, in return, gets Jordan Hicks, a hard-throwing right-hander, and Kyle Harrison, a top left-handed pitching prospect, plus more assets yet to be confirmed. With injuries to key players like Triston Casas, the Red Sox seem to be shifting toward pitching depth and a possible rebuild. However, trading Devers, their franchise cornerstone, comes after reported friction with the front office. Boston’s signing of Alex Bregman to play third base pushed Devers to DH, and his refusal to switch to first base after Casas’ injury fueled trade rumors. Fans are already torching the move on X, with one calling it “the worst Red Sox trade since Babe Ruth!”

Yankees Celebrate: Their Nemesis Is Gone

New York Yankees fans are popping champagne as Devers, the ultimate “Yankee Killer,” leaves the AL East. In 131 games against the Yankees, Devers has obliterated their pitching with 31 home runs, 78 RBIs, and an .874 OPS. His 16 homers at Yankee Stadium tie him with Red Sox icon David Ortiz for the fifth-most by a visiting player. From his 2017 game-tying homer off Aroldis Chapman’s 102.8 mph fastball—the fastest pitch ever hit for a homer in the Statcast era—to his relentless clutch performances, Devers has haunted the Bronx. “No more Devers? The AL East just got easier!” one Yankees fan posted on X. With Devers in the NL, New York might only face him in interleague play or a World Series showdown.

Giants Score Big, Red Sox Face Fury

San Francisco’s lineup just got terrifying. Devers’ elite stats, including a 93.9 mph average exit velocity, 55.4% hard-hit rate, and 15.9% barrel percentage, make him a perfect fit for Oracle Park’s right-field wall. Paired with Matt Chapman and Jung Hoo Lee, he could propel the Giants past NL West giants. “Devers to SF? The Dodgers are sweating now!” one X user hyped.Boston, however, is staring down a fanbase revolt. Trading Devers, a 2018 World Series champ and Red Sox legend, signals a step back, especially with a mediocre 2025 season and injuries piling up. Hicks and Harrison bolster the pitching staff, but replacing Devers’ production—especially his MLB-leading 58 RBIs in the span since his early-season slump—seems impossible. Prospects like Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony offer hope, but X is ablaze with fans venting, “Why trade our best player for a bag of balls?”

Devers’ Legacy and the Road Ahead

Devers departs Boston as a hero, ranking alongside Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski for his early-career feats, like multiple four-game homer streaks and a five-hit game against the Yankees at age 21. His charitable work, including donating ambulances in the Dominican Republic, made him a beloved figure. Now, he’s poised to light up San Francisco and chase a title with the Giants.This trade flips the 2025 season on its head. Can Devers power the Giants to a championship? Will Boston regret this blockbuster? And do the Yankees finally have a clear path in the AL East?