On Sunday, Boston Red Sox president and chief executive officer Sam Kennedy was asked about how the team plans to replace Rafael Devers’s power. Kennedy had a very straightforward answer.

“You can’t replace someone like Raffy,” Kennedy said, before explaining that Boston must find other ways to make up for Devers’s offense.

Devers’s career took a dramatic turn on June 15, 2025, when Red Sox traded him to the San Francisco Giants in a surprising mid-season deal. The blockbuster sent the longtime Boston third baseman to the Bay Area, with Boston receiving pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks along with prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello in return. The move came amid reported tensions with Devers, and it offloaded the remaining years of Raffy’s massive 10-year, $313.5 million extension.

Devers joined the Giants immediately and played 90 games for them in 2025, slashing .236/.347/.460 with 20 home runs and 51 RBI across 395 plate appearances. Despite the lower batting average compared to his Boston tenure, he delivered solid power and on-base skills, posting a 130 OPS+.

Devers remains with the Giants, entering his first full offseason and spring training with the club. He has participated in early workouts and batting practice sessions in Scottsdale, Arizona, showing enthusiasm for the new chapter. The Giants’ acquisition has positioned him to fortify their offense for years ahead, backed by the substantial contract that runs through 2033.

Devers, a three-time All-Star, 2018 World Series champion, and consistent power threat, continues building his resume in a fresh environment after nearly a decade as a Red Sox cornerstone.

Boston Red Sox president and chief executive officer Sam Kennedy didn’t beat around the bush when fielding question about Alex Bregman on Sunday.

“If Alex Bregman wanted to be here, ultimately he’d be here,” Kennedy told reporters.

Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in early January. The deal, which includes no opt-outs and a full no-trade clause, features significant deferred money—around $70 million spread out—lowering the average annual value for luxury tax purposes to roughly $31 million.

After spending 2025 with the Boston Red Sox on a three-year contract he opted out of following the season, Bregman re-entered free agency. In 2025, he posted a .273/.360/.462 slash line with 18 home runs and 62 RBI across 114 games, earning his third All-Star selection despite a quad injury that limited his play. His performance built on a strong first half before the setback.

The Cubs, who had pursued Bregman aggressively the previous offseason without success, landed him this time as part of a busy winter aimed at bolstering their roster. The signing ranks as the third-largest in franchise history by total value, behind only past deals for Jason Heyward and Dansby Swanson. It provides Chicago with a proven third baseman, Gold Glove winner, and two-time World Series champion from his Houston Astros days, adding veteran leadership and postseason experience to a team positioning for contention.

Since the agreement, Bregman has expressed enthusiasm about joining the Cubs, noting the excitement around the organization ahead of the 2026 season. He has already begun integrating with teammates during early camp activities, drawing praise for his influence on and off the field. As spring training progresses, his presence strengthens the infield and lineup, marking a key step in Chicago’s efforts to build momentum.