Rafael Devers revisits Fenway but says he won’t dwell on Boston past

Rafael Devers made his inaugural appearance at Fenway Park as a San Francisco Giant, pausing to sign memorabilia for supporters wearing both Giants and Red Sox apparel. Speaking via an interpreter, he expressed a desire to leave his Boston chapter behind, citing the business nature of baseball and personal growth. The strained relationship began when the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman and asked Devers to shift to designated hitter, a request he initially resisted.

Further tension arose after a season-ending injury to Triston Casas and Devers’ refusal to play the field, leading to his trade for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, James Tibbs III and Jose Bello. Since his departure, Boston has rebounded with a strong winning streak, while Devers leads the Giants in home runs despite a struggling team record.