Now that the Boston Red Sox’s season is officially over , it’s time to look back at some of their in-season moves and see how they worked out.
The big one, of course, involved sending Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks and two prospects on June 15.
While this move may pay off in the long run for the Red Sox, it did more harm than good for them this season.
For starters, losing Devers — the team’s best hitter — was a significant blow to the offense, especially down the stretch after Roman Anthony got hurt. Boston ranked 10th in home runs during the first half but 27th during the second half, struggling to hit for power after losing one of the best sluggers in the game.
The Red Sox’s thin lineup was particularly glaring during the AL Wild Ca