Even after Rafael Devers was traded, The Athletic believes that the Red Sox still have the top trade chip in baseball.

So we made the decision that we made.” Less than two years after signing Devers to a 10-year, $313.5 million contract, the Red Sox sent him to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night for pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison and a pair of prospects.

Former Red Sox star Rafael Devers embraces flexibility with the Giants, saying he's willing to play anywhere despite his previous resistance that led to his departure from Boston.