One of the primary sticking points with Red Sox fans when it comes to Rafael Devers’ trade to the Giants revolves around the muted return Boston secured in exchange for one of the top sluggers in baseball.
Boston acquired pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison — along with prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello — in the trade, with the Giants adding Devers (and the entirety of his hefty contract extension).
Hicks, 28, has struggled as a starter pitcher with a 6.47 ERA this season, while the 23-year-old Harrison will open his Red Sox career in Triple-A Worcester after sporting a 4.