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Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, reflects on Red Sox tenure

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, reflects on Red Sox tenure

Summary

Rafael Devers visited Fenway Park for the first time since being traded to the San Francisco Giants 14 months ago. While he signed autographs for fans, he expressed a desire to avoid discussing the nuances of his departure from the Red Sox. Devers' relationship with Boston deteriorated after a series of contractual and positional disputes, culminating in a trade that he noted was a necessary step for both parties. The Red Sox have recently revived their season, currently on a 15-game winning streak, while the Giants face challenges with a record of 52-75.

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•Devers signed autographs at Fenway Park, reflecting on his past.
•His trade to the Giants followed a complicated tenure with the Red Sox.
•Boston is on a 15-game winning streak, enhancing postseason hopes.
•San Francisco struggles with a 52-75 record this season.
•Devers leads the Giants with 25 home runs and 31 RBIs.

Latest Updates

12:13 AMESPN — Back at Fenway, Devers shuns talk of messy split
11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers booed by Red Sox fans in first game at Fenway Park since trade to Giants
10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, but not interested in revisiting icy end to Red Sox tenure

What they're saying

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With a haze of clouds and a light rain falling overhead, Rafael Devers emerged from the visitors' dugout at Fenway Park for the first time on Friday afternoon. After taking a few minutes to sign autographs for fans wearing his San Francisco Giants jersey, and others donned in that of the Boston Red Sox team he wore for eight-plus years prior to his blockbuster trade 14 months ago. Devers said his memories of his time in Boston flowed when he arrived at the ballpark, but so did his desire not to revisit the up-and-down tenure with his former team.
— Yahoo Sportsby KYLE HIGHTOWER

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The Giants' Rafael Devers said he didn't want to revisit his up-and-down tenure with the Red Sox on Friday, when he returned to Fenway Park for the first time since being traded to San Francisco 14 months ago.
— ESPN