Mark Willard apologizes to Boston fans over Rafael Devers trade performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Mark Willard, a San Francisco radio host, issued an apology to Boston fans regarding the Rafael Devers trade. Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants by the Boston Red Sox on June 15, 2025, as part of a deal that relieved the Red Sox of over $250 million left on his contract. After the trade, the Red Sox made the playoffs while the Giants finished 81-81. Currently, both teams have the fewest wins in MLB, and Willard now acknowledges the negative impact of Devers' performance. He highlighted Devers' struggles, including 97 strikeouts and a batting average of.238, which have contributed to the Giants' disappointing record since his arrival.
- •Devers traded from the Red Sox to the Giants on June 15, 2025.
- •Boston received no significant players in return but offloaded Devers' contract.
- •Red Sox advanced to the playoffs; Giants finished with a.500 record.
- •Both teams currently share the fewest wins in MLB.
- •Willard criticized Devers' performance and acknowledged fan concerns.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — San Francisco Radio Host Apology To Boston Fans, 'You Were Right' About Rafael Devers
"Giants fans are starting to learn what Red Sox fans already knew about Rafael Devers.
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