Ahead of his much-anticipated debut with the San Francisco Giants, Rafael Devers' new threads and jersey number have been revealed.

This only heightened tempers, and after calling up young prospects to fill positions of need, the Red Sox decided to pull the plug on Devers. The Red Rox star had just signed a 10-year, $313 million contract in 2023, and now he's gone.

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on a conference call Sunday night that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.