The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees over the weekend, only to make a move one would expect from the opposite result.
Mere hours after Boston’s 2-0 win over the Yankees on Sunday, star third baseman/first baseman/DH/whatever management needs from him a given week Rafael Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants. The Red Sox got pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison in return, plus prospects Jose Bello and James Tibbs III.
The timing of the deal? Zero sense. Devers hit two home runs over the weekend and was in the midst of another strong season.