In a surprising turn of events, since the San Francisco Giants acquired slugger Rafael Devers, their offensive production has actually worsened.

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The Boston Red Sox of late have flipped their script. After dealing away their best hitter, Rafael Devers, in a puzzling June blockbuster, the Sox bumbled to a 3-7 mark in the days immediately following the trade.