The Red Sox asked Devers to play first base after telling him he’d only be a designated hitter this season. He declined, but first base may be the Giants’ biggest need. Would he have a

The Boston Red Sox fought their way back into the postseason race, but then traded away their best hitter. They could swing a trade to land his replacement.

On one hand, the Giants assumed an underwater, massive contract. On another, they got a present star in Devers. The Red Sox free up cash, get a high-ceiling young arm.