The Boston Red Sox have fallen short of expectations this season, entering MLB games today below the .500 mark and 8.5 games

"The San Francisco Giants are acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison and more, according to sources familiar with the deal," he wrote. Depending on what else the Red Sox are getting in return, perhaps it'll make a bit more sense.

The Boston Red Sox probably didn't anticipate one of their best players being the subject of trade rumors in June, but that is the situation they've put themselves in.