In the wake of the shocking trade that sent Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants on June 15, multiple reports about Devers' conduct and attitude emerged that contradicted prior assessments of his character.
For years, the Red Sox described Devers as something of a strong, silent type who was always smiling. He did his work and played well while generally avoiding the spotlight, but there was little to no reporting about him being a negative presence in the clubhouse before 2025, which the Red Sox insinuated before trading him.
Devers arrived in San Francisco and embraced his new teammates and a position change to first base.