MLB Insider Says Giants Should Be 'Concerned' About Former Red Sox Star Rafael Devers

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It was recently reported that San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Devers has been avoiding reporters recently amid a rough start to the 2026 MLB season.

The former Boston Red Sox All-Star enters Thursday with a career-worst .211/.250/.298 slash line, as well as -0.9 wins above replacement (WAR), two home runs, 10 RBIs and only six walks against 37 strikeouts.

ESPN senior MLB insider Jeff Passan included Devers on a list Thursday of five players across the league " to be concerned about ."

"Devers sports the lowest in-zone contact rate in MLB at 68.7%. And while hitters can find success with so much swing-and-miss on strikes -- Devers often finds himself near the top of the leaderboard in this category -- he is punching out more than ever, walking less than ever and in desperate need of a hot streak to quell the concerns over a contract that runs through 2033," Passan wrote.

The 29-year-old made three All-Star teams, earned two Silver Slugger awards and helped the Red Sox win their most recent World Series title in 2018 during his eight-plus seasons with Boston.

Devers was traded to the Giants last June and finished the 2025 campaign with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs and a career-high 112 walks.

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