Giants' Rafael Devers attempts to refuse pinch-runner in loss to Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
In a game on June 21, 2026, Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants attempted to decline being replaced by pinch-runner Jonah Cox after a walk in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins., the Giants were trailing 2-1 at the time. Following the manager's decision, Devers expressed his frustration by slamming his helmet and leaving for the clubhouse without engaging with teammates. This incident adds to the Giants' struggles this season, as they now sit at 31-46. Manager Tony Vitello stated he did not feel the need to address the situation with Devers, emphasizing his competitive nature. Despite his poor performance in the game, Devers has shown improvement since May 1, hitting.264 with nine home runs in 45 games.
- •Devers walked in the ninth inning, trailing 2-1.
- •He tried to refuse the pinch-runner Jonah Cox.
- •Devers left the field after the substitution was enforced.
- •The Giants dropped to 31-46 with the loss.
- •Vitello will not address Devers regarding the incident.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Rafael Devers draws backlash for pinch runner reaction
- 8:52 PMCBS MLB — Rafael Devers tries to reject pinch-runner in Giants' loss to Marlins: 'You know how competitive he is'
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers awkwardly showed up Giants manager by trying to refuse pinch runner
"Rafael Devers drew strong criticism for trying to send a pinch runner back to the dugout in the Giants' loss to the Marlins.
"Manager Tony Vitello said he didn't feel the need to talk to Devers about the incident
"You don't see players actively wave off a manager's decision often.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:03 AMGiants’ Rafael Devers draws backlash for pinch runner reaction
Rafael Devers drew strong criticism for trying to send a pinch runner back to the dugout in the Giants' loss to the Marlins.
- CBS MLBJun 21, 2026, 8:52 PMRafael Devers tries to reject pinch-runner in Giants' loss to Marlins: 'You know how competitive he is'
Manager Tony Vitello said he didn't feel the need to talk to Devers about the incident
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:41 PMRafael Devers awkwardly showed up Giants manager by trying to refuse pinch runner
You don't see players actively wave off a manager's decision often.
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