Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, but not interested in revisiting icy end to Red Sox tenure
Summary
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park as a San Francisco Giants player after being traded from the Boston Red Sox 14 months ago. He said he wants to focus on the present and not revisit the difficult ending of his time with the Red Sox, where disagreements about his role led to his trade.Key Facts
- Rafael Devers played for the Boston Red Sox for over eight years and helped them win the 2018 World Series.
- The Red Sox traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants after a tense period involving disagreements about his playing position.
- Devers was asked to move from third base to designated hitter and later to the field again, which he resisted.
- Boston received four players in exchange for Devers in the trade.
- Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said the team and Devers had different visions and couldn't agree.
- Since Devers left, the Red Sox have had big changes, including a new manager and a strong winning streak.
- Devers is leading the Giants in home runs and RBIs this season but also leads in strikeouts.
- He has played much first base this season and had a heated moment with his Giants manager in June.
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