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Atlanta kicked the Rafael Devers tires before Giants trade
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Turns out the Braves were in the mix for Rafael Devers , if only for a moment. Before the Boston Red Sox shocked baseball by sending their All-Star Rafael Devers to the Giants , Atlanta reportedly made a call.
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According to multiple sources, the Braves " kicked the tires " on a potential deal for Devers but never made a serious push. Like the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays , they were interested, but they were mostly just looking.
It makes sense why Atlanta asked about Devers: The Braves haven't looked like themselves lately . The offense has been inconsistent. The team is struggling and currently sits third in the National League East standings with a 31–39 record. Their last outing was a loss in the series finale against the Colorado Rockies , a team with far more losses than wins.
Prior to the Rockies series, they won against the Milwaukee Brewers . But before that? A string of losses added to their problems. They dropped series to the Padres, Philadelphia Phillies , Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks , and the San Francisco Giants . Since May 24, the Braves have won just seven of their last 21 games. And with October ambitions still very real, adding a bat like Devers could've been a game-changer.
But why didn't Atlanta make the push? One reason could be the massive 10-year, $315 million contract that Devers signed with the Red Sox in 2023. That's a huge commitment for a team that already has Austin Riley locked in at third base. Riley signed a 10-year, $212 million contract extension with the Braves in 2022. Moreover, Marcell Ozuna is crushing it at DH, though he's been dealing with some nagging injuries. There's not exactly a clear path, or roster room, for Devers in Atlanta.
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So the Braves asked around and just walked away.
Then came San Francisco . The Giants didn't hesitate . They sent Kyle Harrison , Jordan Hicks , and two prospects to Boston. They got their guy and will pay the remaining $250 million of Devers' contract. And just like that, Rafael Devers was with the Giants and off the market.
Now, Braves fans are left wondering: Did Atlanta miss a chance to upgrade, or did they dodge a financial bullet? For a team that won the World Series in 2021, hesitation feels out of character. With their streak of postseason appearances also on the line , the pressure is starting to build.
Either way, the message is clear: the front office is exploring options. This wasn't a full-court press, but it wasn't silence either. They're looking. With the trade deadline looming and the Braves still struggling to recapture their 2023 dominance, another big move could still be on the horizon.
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