The SF Giants traded away long-tenured outfielder Mike Yastrzemski at the trade deadline to the Kansas City Royals. In a recent interview, Yastrzemski came to the defense of Giants slugger Rafael Devers who has taken a lot of criticism this year.
Yastrzemski appeared on the Foul Territory program and was asked about Devers. He was unequivocal in his praise of the left-handed slugger:
Rafael Devers is a fantastic teammate who's willing to do whatever and help whoever, says Mike Yastrzemski.
"I don't understand where all the heat came from.