Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on a conference call Sunday night that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.

Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy discussed the Red Sox's decision to trade Rafael Devers on Monday. Here are eight takeaways.

SEATTLE — Manager Alex Cora addressed his players after the Red Sox sent slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking blockbuster trade Sunday evening.