The San Francisco Giants acquired three-time All-Star Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday in a stunning trade that sent a player Boston once considered a franchise cornerstone to a San Francisco team needing an offensive infusion.
Boston received left-handed starter Kyle Harrison, right-hander Jordan Hicks, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and Rookie League right-hander Jose Bello.
James Tibbs, 22, was selected by the Giants with the 13th pick in last year's draft out of Florida State. A 6-foot, 200-pound corner outfielder, Tibbs has spent the season at High-A, where he has hit .245/.377/.480 with 12 home runs and 32 RBIs in 56 games. Scouts laud his command of the strike zone -- he has 41 walks and 45 strikeouts in 252 plate appearances -- but question whether his swing will translate at higher levels.
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Boston received left-handed starter Kyle Harrison, right-hander Jordan Hicks, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and Rookie League right-hander Jose Bello.
James Tibbs, 22, was selected by the Giants with the 13th pick in last year's draft out of Florida State. A 6-foot, 200-pound corner outfielder, Tibbs has spent the season at High-A, where he has hit .245/.377/.480 with 12 home runs and 32 RBIs in 56 games. Scouts laud his command of the strike zone -- he has 41 walks and 45 strikeouts in 252 plate appearances -- but question whether his swing will translate at higher levels.
Red Sox deal All-Star Devers to Giants in stunner
The Giants are sending Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and pitching prospect Jose Bello to the Red Sox for Rafael Devers.
