After the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on June 15, Craig Breslow boldly attested that they could be a better team. Roman Anthony's arrival helped his prediction seem more true than it really was.
The Red Sox ranked 27th in home runs in the second half of the season and their lack of power contributed to their struggles with runners in scoring position and their early postseason exit. Meanwhile, Devers took more walks than ever, mashed 35 home runs between Boston and San Francisco and took up a new position.