EXPOSED: Was Trading Rafael Devers the Boston Red Sox’s BIGGEST Gamble EVER?

E1675 - EXPOSED: Was Trading Rafael Devers the Boston Red Sox’s BIGGEST Gamble EVER?

Published: February 3, 2026

Duration: 37:09

Boston Red Sox shake up the roster with the blockbuster Rafael Devers trade, but was cutting ties with their power-hitting DH the right long-term move? Is the promise of future flexibility worth the hit to a weakened lineup? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the numbers behind Devers’ decline, analyzes Boston’s return of Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, and more, and questions whether the team prioritized financial freedom over on-field impact.

Key topics include Devers’ contract complexities, his defensive liabilities at third base, and the Red Sox’s strategy to open opportunities for rising stars like Roman Anthony, Jarren D...