A shocking trade took place Sunday evening, involving Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers being sent to the San Francisco Giants. According to Robert Murray from FanSided, the return package for the Red Sox are pitcher Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, No.4 prospect James Tibbs III and Jose Bello. What exactly are the Red Sox getting back in return? Let’s take a look:
Package the Red Sox received in the Rafael Devers trade:
Relief Pitcher Jordan Hicks
Jordan Hicks has alternated between the rotation and bullpen, logging 13 appearances, including nine starts, this season. Over the past two years with the Giants, he has embraced this hybrid role, making 20 starts and 29 appearances last season. Currently sidelined by a toe injury, Hicks is expected to return soon. His 6.47 ERA appears inflated, but advanced metrics suggest misfortune rather than poor performance. His 3.86 xERA and 3.79 FIP paint a more favorable picture. Hicks could bolster Boston’s rotation, which has struggled with inconsistency, or provide versatility in the bullpen. His pitch arsenal contains a sinker, sweeper, four-seam and split finger.,
Starting Pitcher Kyle Harrison
Kyle Harrison recently joined the Giants’ rotation, recording four starts and eight total appearances this season. His performance aligns closely with his advanced metrics, reflected in a 4.45 ERA, a 4.58 xERA, and a 4.30 FIP. At just 23 years old, Harrison boasts impressive swing-and-miss stuff. With a salary of $760,000 and arbitration eligibility not until 2027, he represents a cost-effective, controllable asset for the Red Sox. The southpaw’s arsenal features a four-seamer, slurve and changeup. The Red Sox rotation has its share of issues with Lucas Giolito and Walker Buehler sporting ERA and xERA over 5. Brayan Bello, who pitched well on Sunday, has an xERA of 5.25 despite a 3.96 ERA.
Outfielder James Tibbs III
Regarded as the No.4 prospect in the Giants system, Tibbs is a 21-year-old outfielder who was playing in A ball. He features good bat speed and strength, which allows him to hit for power all over the field. So far through 56 games at A+, Tibbs is slashing .245/.377/.480 with 12 home runs, 32 RBI, 41 runs scored, and two stolen bases.
Pitcher Jose Bello
The 20-year-old prospect was is out of the Domincan Republic and signed as a free agent in 2023. He was pitching in the CPX league, tossing 18 innings with a 2.00 EA, a 1.91 FIP, a K/9 of 14 and a 1.5 BB/9.
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