Rafael Devers Returns to Fenway, but Not Interested in Revisiting Icy End to Red Sox Tenure
Rafael Devers is set to bat second as the Giants’ designated hitter in his first Fenway appearance since the trade, after 25 home runs this season.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park for the first time since the Boston Red Sox traded him last June.
- The Red Sox traded the 29-year-old three-time All-Star to the Giants 14 months ago after disagreements regarding defensive position changes involving Alex Bregman and Triston Casas.
- Devers has registered 25 home runs and 69 RBIs this season while leading the Giants with 141 strikeouts across 89 games at first base, batting.244.
- Regarding the fans' reception tonight, Devers said he holds no regrets regarding his Boston tenure. "I don't want to think about the past," he noted.
- Entering the weekend series firmly in postseason position, the Red Sox face the struggling Giants, who arrive with a 52-75 record aiming to act as spoilers in Boston.
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Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolBOSTON (AP) — Willson Contreras connected a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox barely resisted the San Francisco Giants to prevail on Friday by 6-4 on the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
Lewiston Sun Journal
Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer to lift Red Sox past Giants
Boston beats San Francisco in Rafael Devers' first game at Fenway Park since his trade last season.
Associated Press News
Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, but not interested in revisiting icy end to Red Sox tenure
Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers said he has no regrets about how his Boston Red Sox tenure. Devers returns to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since being dealt to San Francisco in a blockbuster trade following a dispute with the team about switching from DH to first base.
Rafael Devers Sends Bold Message Before Boston Red Sox vs Giants Game
The former Boston Red Sox star spoke to the media about his return to Boston with his new team, the San Francisco Giants. The post Rafael Devers Sends Bold Message Before Boston Red Sox vs Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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