Giants place Rafael Devers on 60-day injured list with core muscle injury
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The San Francisco Giants placed Rafael Devers on the 60-day injured list Sunday, effectively ending the slugger's 2026 season. Devers, who turns 30 next month, has been hindered by a lingering core muscle injury throughout much of the current campaign. He is scheduled to consult with specialist William Meyers in Philadelphia on Monday to determine if a surgical procedure is necessary. Despite the injury, Devers recorded 37 home runs and 98 runs batted in across his appearances this season. He showed a significant statistical improvement in his first full year with San Francisco, finishing with a.258/.340/.525 batting line. The Giants currently hold a 62-87 record with 13 games remaining on their schedule.
- •Rafael Devers ends his season with 37 home runs and 98 RBI.
- •The Giants placed Devers on the 60-day injured list on Sunday, Sept. 13.
- •A specialist will examine Devers in Philadelphia on Monday to evaluate potential surgery.
- •Devers hit 11 home runs during his final 18 games of the season.
- 9:08 PMESPN MLB — Devers' season ends early due to core muscle injury
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Giants slugger Rafael Devers' season over, sent to IL with core muscle injury
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers' season is over and Giants star may have surgery for core muscle injury
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Core injury ends Rafael Devers' season at 37 home runs
"San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury. The Giants placed the first baseman/designated hitter and designated hitter on the 60-day injured list Sunday, ending his season. Devers, who leads the team with 37 homers and 98 RBIs, is to meet Monday in Philadelphia with Dr. William Meyers.
"San Francisco Giants slugger Rafael Devers' season is over, as he's been placed on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury that the team said he has been managing through much of the year.
"Rafael Devers' season is over after the Giants placed him on the 60-day injured list with a lingering core muscle injury.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 13, 2026, 9:08 PMDevers' season ends early due to core muscle injury
San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over, and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:26 PMGiants slugger Rafael Devers' season over, sent to IL with core muscle injury
San Francisco Giants slugger Rafael Devers' season is over, as he's been placed on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury that the team said he has been managing through much of the year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:50 PMRafael Devers' season is over and Giants star may have surgery for core muscle injury
San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury. The Giants placed the first baseman/designated hitter and designated hitter on the 60-day injured list Sunday, ending his season. Devers, who leads the team with 37 homers and 98 RBIs, is to meet Monday in Philadelphia with Dr. William Meyers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:39 PMCore injury ends Rafael Devers' season at 37 home runs
Rafael Devers' season is over after the Giants placed him on the 60-day injured list with a lingering core muscle injury.
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