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Rafael Devers performance and milestones with the Giants

Overview

Following his mid-season trade from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants in June 2025, reports detailed internal friction regarding Devers’ refusal to follow team protocols during batting practice and his reluctance to change defensive positions.

Devers returned to Fenway Park in August 2026 for his first appearance in Boston since the trade, receiving a mixed reception of boos and applause. Despite the atmosphere, he hit his 26th solo home run of the season, though the Red Sox defeated the Giants 6-4. Addressing the media, Devers stated he has no regrets, noting, “we’re all men, we’re all grownups and you have to understand that this is the business of baseball.”

On August 30, 2026, Devers hit his 30th home run of the season, marking the fifth time in his career he has reached that milestone. His performance contributed to a 7-3 victory for the Giants over the Atlanta Braves, which snapped Atlanta’s seven-game winning streak.

By September 6, 2026, Devers reached a rare statistical milestone, becoming the first Giants player to record at least 35 doubles and 35 home runs in a single season since Jeff Kent in 2002. This achievement places him alongside franchise legends such as Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Barry Bonds, and Mel Ott. After a slow start in April, Devers has seen a resurgence, hitting .391 with five home runs in six games during September. His season statistics currently include a .258/.338/.517 slash line and 35 home runs.

Entities

San Francisco Giants · Rafael Devers · Boston Red Sox · Fenway Park · New York Mets

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rafael Devers joins rare group of San Francisco Giants hitters

    Rafael Devers has become the first San Francisco Giants player since 2002 to record 35 doubles and 35 home runs in a single season.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 58 sources
    Rafael Devers hits 30th home run to lead Giants over Braves

    Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season, marking his fifth career 30-homer campaign, as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-3.

  3. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rafael Devers faces boos during first Fenway Park appearance as Giant

    Rafael Devers received boos from Boston Red Sox fans during his first Fenway Park appearance since joining the San Francisco Giants, despite his long history and mentorship within the organization.

  4. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 33 sources
    Rafael Devers returns to Fenway Park as Giants lose to Red Sox

    Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park with the San Francisco Giants, hitting a home run amidst mixed reactions from Boston fans. The Red Sox defeated the Giants 6-4.

  5. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Rafael Devers reportedly caused friction with Red Sox over batting practice

    Reports reveal that Rafael Devers caused internal friction with the Boston Red Sox by disregarding batting practice protocols and refusing to adjust defensive positions before his trade to the Giants.

Sources

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