Boston Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers to Giants for Hicks, Harrison, Tibbs, Bello
MLB Breaking News: Boston Red Sox Send Rafael Devers to San Francisco Giants in Blockbuster Deal
The Boston Red Sox have dealt All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, in a blockbuster deal shocking Major League Baseball, reports MLB Insider Robert Murray on June 15, 2025.Â
The Red Sox receive opening pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison, alongside top-prospect catchers James Tibbs III and Jose Bello, in a move that reconstructs the futures of the two teams. The trade is made during a reported Boston dispute over Devers' status, prepping the Red Sox to send their long-time superstar packing.
Boston Red Sox Trade
The Red Sox are bidding adios to Rafael Devers, a 28-year-old corner-power mainstay since making his debut in 2017. Devers hit .271/.400/.494 with 14 homers, 46 runs, and 57 RBIs in 72 games in 2025, carrying a 145 wRC+ and 1.9 WAR. His career .279/.351/.510 line, with 32 homers per 162 games and a 127 wRC+, is one of the greatest hitters in baseball. But the defensive woes (-7.8 Def in 2025) and Boston-reported unhappiness were part of the deal. The Red Sox's free-agent acquisition of Alex Bregman triggered Devers' controversial changeover to designated hitter (DH) status during 2025 spring training, a role that caused outrage among supporters and analysts. Also, Devers has supposedly avoided playing first base since Triston Casas got injured, another turn with his role in the team. Trading Devers out includes the possibility of a redo for Boston, the trade package including instant pitching and high-ceiling prospects to replace their future.
San Francisco Giants Trade
The Giants are presenting a healthy trade package to Boston, including pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison, and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello. Hicks, 28, is a utility arm starter or reliever with a 6.47 ERA in 2025 for 48.2 innings with 7.95 K/9 and 56.4% ground-ball rate. The 97.3 mph fastball has some upside, but command issues. Harrison, 23, is a left-hand prospect who was at 4.56 ERA in 23.2 innings in 2025 with a 9.51 K/9 and 95.1 mph fastball, a future rotation anchor potential. Tibbs, the Giants’ 2024 first-round pick (13th overall) and No. 4 organizational prospect, hit .245/.377/.480 with 12 home runs in High-A in 2025, showcasing power and plate discipline. Bello, a 20-year-old right-hander, excelled in 2025 with a 2.00 ERA and 14.00 K/9 in Complex League play, profiling as a high-strikeout arm. This package gives Boston immediate pitching help and long-term potential.
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Rafael Devers Stats
| Season | Team | G | PA | HR | R | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | wOBA | wRC+ | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BOS | 58 | 240 | 10 | 34 | 30 | 3 | .284 | .338 | .482 | .344 | 110 | 0.6 |
| 2018 | BOS | 121 | 490 | 21 | 59 | 66 | 5 | .240 | .298 | .433 | .310 | 90 | 0.9 |
| 2019 | BOS | 156 | 702 | 32 | 129 | 115 | 8 | .311 | .361 | .555 | .377 | 132 | 6.5 |
| 2020 | BOS | 57 | 248 | 11 | 32 | 43 | 0 | .263 | .310 | .483 | .337 | 108 | 0.8 |
| 2021 | BOS | 156 | 664 | 38 | 101 | 113 | 5 | .279 | .352 | .538 | .373 | 133 | 4.2 |
| 2022 | BOS | 141 | 614 | 27 | 84 | 88 | 3 | .295 | .358 | .521 | .373 | 140 | 5.0 |
| 2023 | BOS | 153 | 656 | 33 | 90 | 100 | 5 | .271 | .351 | .500 | .359 | 124 | 3.4 |
| 2024 | BOS | 138 | 601 | 28 | 87 | 83 | 3 | .272 | .354 | .516 | .364 | 134 | 4.1 |
| 2025 | BOS | 72 | 330 | 14 | 46 | 57 | 1 | .271 | .400 | .494 | .386 | 145 | 1.9 |
Jordan Hicks Stats
| Season | Team | W | L | SV | G | GS | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | HR/9 | ERA | xERA | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | STL | 3 | 4 | 6 | 73 | 0 | 77.2 | 8.11 | 5.21 | 0.23 | 3.59 | 3.60 | 0.5 |
| 2019 | STL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 28.2 | 9.73 | 3.45 | 0.63 | 3.14 | 2.39 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 0.00 | 5.40 | 3.32 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | STL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 8 | 61.1 | 9.24 | 5.14 | 0.73 | 4.84 | 3.91 | 0.3 |
| 2023 | 2 Tms | 3 | 9 | 12 | 65 | 0 | 65.2 | 11.10 | 4.39 | 0.55 | 3.29 | 3.30 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | SFG | 4 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 20 | 109.2 | 7.88 | 3.86 | 0.98 | 4.10 | 4.91 | 0.5 |
| 2025 | SFG | 1 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 48.2 | 7.95 | 3.70 | 0.55 | 6.47 | 3.86 | 0.6 |
Kyle Harrison Stats
| Season | Team | W | L | SV | G | GS | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | HR/9 | ERA | xERA | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SFG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 34.2 | 9.09 | 2.86 | 2.08 | 4.15 | 4.55 | -0.1 |
| 2024 | SFG | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 124.1 | 8.54 | 3.04 | 1.30 | 4.56 | 4.87 | 0.8 |
| 2025 | SFG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 23.2 | 9.51 | 3.42 | 1.52 | 4.56 | 4.58 | 0.1 |
James Tibbs III Stats
| Season | Team | Level | Age | G | PA | HR | R | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | ISO | BABIP | AVG | wOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SFG | A | 21 | 9 | 42 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2.4% | 26.2% | .098 | .567 | .415 | .442 |
| 2024 | SFG | A+ | 21 | 17 | 74 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9.5% | 33.8% | .104 | .175 | .134 | .220 |
| 2024 | SFG | MiLB | 21 | 26 | 116 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 6.9% | 31.0% | .102 | .343 | .241 | .300 |
| 2025 | SFG | A+ | 22 | 56 | 252 | 12 | 41 | 32 | 2 | 16.3% | 17.9% | .235 | .253 | .245 | .391 |
Jose Bello Stats
| Season | Team | Level | Age | W | L | SV | G | GS | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | GB% | ERA | FIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SFG | DSL | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 33.0 | 10.64 | 2.73 | 48.8% | 3.55 | 3.10 |
| 2024 | SFG | DSL | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 25.1 | 12.79 | 1.42 | 64.2% | 2.49 | 2.36 |
| 2024 | SFG | CPX | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.1 | 7.71 | 3.86 | 44.4% | 7.71 | 4.27 |
| 2024 | SFG | MiLB | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 27.2 | 12.36 | 1.63 | 61.3% | 2.93 | 2.49 |
| 2025 | SFG | CPX | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 18.0 | 14.00 | 1.50 | 52.8% | 2.00 | 2.51 |
For the Giants, Devers provides a proven middle-of-the-order bat to anchor their lineup, addressing a critical need for offensive firepower. His .271/.400/.494 slash line in 2025 and career 127 wRC+ make him a game-changer, likely slotting in at DH or third base, depending on San Francisco’s defensive alignment. Giants' signing of Devers is aggressive attempt at contention, taking advantage of his best years to strengthen a lineup that lacked consistency Red Sox trade is one made for roster balance and reported frustration with Devers.
His transition into DH in 2025 spring training, after the Boston signing of Alex Bregman, was contentious as Devers noted discomfort with position change. His refusal to play first base once Triston Casas went down further pushed his team fit, maybe hastening trade talks. The return is noteworthy: Hicks and Harrison are immediate pitching insurance, with Hicks' 97.3 mph fastball and Harrison's 9.51 K/9 providing rotation or bullpen relief flexibility.Â
Tibbs, a 2024 first-round selection, brings power and patience (.245/.377/.480 in High-A), with Bello's 14.00 K/9 in 2025 foreshadowing a future high-leverage reliever. This burden puts Boston in position for short-term competitiveness and long-term success, but it will be difficult to replace Devers' bat and leadership at the third base.
The transaction has been hotly discussed, with Boston supporters mourning the loss of a homegrown star and Giants supporters enjoying the acquisition of an experienced hitter. The full implications of this megadeal will become clear over seasons as Boston risks its new men and San Francisco expects to benefit from Devers' best years.
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