The Boston Red Sox reeled off one of the more shocking trades in recent memory on Sunday, dealing star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
Beyond reportedly moving the entirety of Devers’ contract off their books, the Red Sox acquired a four-player package from San Francisco: pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison, along with prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello.
Here are five things to know about the return Boston secured from sending its face of the franchise out to the Bay Area.
1. Hicks has struggled as a starter
At first glance, Hicks appears to be a potential high-upside starter inked to a somewhat team-friendly deal (for a starter) at four years and $44 million (through 2027).