Last June, the Boston Red Sox shockingly sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in the middle of a pennant race, netting four players in return.
Less than eight months later, only one of them is still with the Red Sox organization.
James Tibbs III, a 2024 first-round draft pick, was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline just six weeks after the Devers trade. He slumped to a .586 OPS in his 30 games with Double-A Portland before joining the Dodgers’ Double-A affiliate, where he immediately rebounded with a .900 OPS in 36 games.
In return for Tibbs and fellow prospect Zach Ehrhard, Boston got just five starts from Dustin May, who went 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA before suffering a season-ending injury in early September and missing the playoffs. He’s also no longer with the Red Sox after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals in free agency.
This offseason, Boston traded the two MLB pitchers acquired in the Devers deal, sending Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox and Kyle Harrison to the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Hicks was one of the worst pitchers in baseball last year, especially after joining the Red Sox. In 21 appearances with them, he had an 8.20 ERA, a 1.98 WHIP and -1.1 WAR.
In return for Hicks, Minor Leaguer David Sandlin and cash considerations, Boston received pitching prospect Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later.
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Harrison was also traded as part of the Red Sox’s trade package for Milwaukee Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin, who’s coming off a strong rookie season. Harrison spent most of last summer at Triple-A Worcester and made only three appearances for Boston last year.
The only remaining player from the Devers trade is pitching prospect Jose Bello. The 20-year-old right-hander pitched well in the Minors last year, going 4-1 with a 2.75 ERA in 55 2/3 innings between Rookie Ball and Single-A. He’s still likely a couple of years away from the Major Leagues, however, so it could be some time before he starts making an impact for the Red Sox.
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