Rafael Devers’ relationship with the Boston Red Sox disintegrated quickly. Multiple off-the-field issues, including two disagreements over his role as a positional player and a poorly received meeting with owner John Henry, culminated in the three-time All-Star being traded to the San Francisco Giants.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) reacts after hitting the game-winning RBI single during the tenth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

The Red Sox (38–36) have won three straight series for the first time this season, capped by a sweep of the Yankees at Fenway Park on Sunday. They head into Tuesday holding the final wild-card spot (+170 to make the playoffs, per Caesars ), but the roster still has gaps.