Rafael Devers was a certified Yankee killer until the very end of his tenure with the Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox shocked the MLB world on Sunday by trading away designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a collection of pitchers and prospects.

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This hasn't been the baseball season Gerrit Cole would've drawn up for himself. The New York Yankees' right-handed ace won't throw a single inning all year. He tore his UCL and is out for the season after spring Tommy John surgery.

Rafael Devers homered and Brayan Bello tossed seven shutout innings as the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees with a 2-0 victory Sunday.

However, with J. C. Escarra, that’s another decision the Yankees have to make. According to MLB Trade Rumors, Escarra will remain on the roster as a traditional backup for the Yankees, allowing Rice to be a designated hitter while they figure things out.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Giancarlo Stanton's return, targeting next week's series against the Los Angeles Angels.