Red Sox face scrutiny over Rafael Devers trade and prospect decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a surprising deal last year. While some analysts suggest the trade was beneficial for Boston, concerns have arisen about the premature decisions to trade prospects Kyle Harrison and James Tibbs Jr. who are now performing well elsewhere. The Red Sox's struggles continue to overshadow the trade's impact, raising questions about front office decisions. The team must navigate these criticisms as it approaches trade deadlines and evaluations of its roster.
- •Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to Giants last year.
- •Analysts say Devers trade may not have been bad for Boston.
- •Concerns exist over trading Harrison and Tibbs too soon.
- •Both prospects are now excelling with other teams.
- •Red Sox's struggles continue to affect trade perceptions.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's Real Problem From The Rafael Devers Stunner
"The Boston Red Sox may not have missed on the Rafael Devers deal itself.
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