In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants Sunday. The blockbuster trade was first reported by Robert Murray of Fansided, just hours after Devers helped lead the Red Sox to a three-game sweep over the New York Yankees.

BOSTON — In an absolutely shocking development, the Red Sox have traded Rafael Devers.

The Boston Red Sox are just days away from making a tough decision, it seems. Boston recently brought up No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony because Wilyer Abreu was placed on the Injured List. It sounds like he won’t need much more time before he can get back on the field.

Mookie Betts was just as stunned as Red Sox fans after hearing Rafael Devers had been traded by Boston to the San Francisco Giants.

Boston placed Abreu on the IL Monday and promoted top Roman Anthony from Triple-A Worcester. Next Thursday (an off day before a series in San Francisco) is the first day he is eligible to return.

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It is a bit premature to call Roman Anthony the current face of the franchise. But the prized Boston Red Sox prospect is in the running. A day after three-time All-Star Rafael Devers was traded to San Francisco,

The Red Sox swept the New York Yankees over the weekend to win their fifth straight. Sunday's affair ended in a 2-0 shutout. DH Rafael Devers went 1-for-3 with his 15th homer of the season. They rewarded him by trading him to the San Francisco Giants after the game.