There’s one element of the Red Sox’ return for Devers that is already proving annoying. It’s the idea that a significant part of what the Sox got back for him was the financial freedom to improve the team.

The Red Sox reportedly targeted Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge in their negotiations that led to the Rafael Devers trade.

The Boston Red Sox were predicted to make more trades following the Rafael Devers transaction, with Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu listed.