Three former Red Sox stars have joined the National League West via trade or free agency in the last five years, with Rafael Devers being the latest.

The week began with Boston calling up top prospect Roman Anthony. It ended with the Red Sox trading slugger Rafael Devers. In between, they swept the rival Yankees. What’s next for this team is anyone’s guess.

Losing Rafael Devers via trade, in this fashion, is an issue with fault up and down the Red Sox organization. The post Forget Mookie Betts. Rafael Devers is an organization failure to trump them all.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers reacts after striking out as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) AP Red Sox fans aren’t happy that Rafael Devers is gone, but the Yankees sure are.

Rafael Devers hits a solo homer to left, his 500th career extra base hit, while extending the Red Sox's lead to 2-0 in the 5th

Facing the Tampa Bay Rays, Marcelo Mayer became the first player since Rafael Devers to make his mark in recent Boston Red Sox history.