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Rafael Devers performance and milestones with the Giants

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Rafael Devers ~~returns to Fenway Park~~ performance and milestones with the Giants

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.

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