Susan Slusser

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Shayna Rubin |Susan Slusser

Once Sunday's blockbuster trade was completed, Rafael Devers became the highest-paid player in San Francisco Giants history. Devers' 10-year, $313.5 million contract takes the throne briefly occupied by Willy Adames' seven-year, $182 million deal. And with the trade, president of baseball operations Buster Posey has made a pretty decisive U-turn from spending cautiously into fearlessly investing in the "memory-making business" he sought to foster when he took on this job.

1 week ago | sfchronicle.com | Susan Slusser

President of baseball operations Buster Posey welcomes new Giant Rafael Devers during his introductory news conference Tuesday at Oracle Park. Scott Strazzante/S.F. ChronicleWith a huge smile and careful answers, Rafael Devers officially joined the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Devers appeared delighted to land with a new team after his tenure as the Red Sox’s three-time All-Star third baseman — and this year, their designated hitter — came to a fractious close.

1 week ago | sfchronicle.com | Shayna Rubin |Susan Slusser

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers runs the bases after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves on May 17 in Boston. Devers hit 15 home runs this season with the Red Sox before being dealt to the Giants on Sunday night. Steven Senne/Associated PressBoston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers runs the bases after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves on May 17 in Boston.

1 week ago | sfchronicle.com | Susan Slusser

Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox talks with former designated hitter David Ortiz during the second inning of a Spring Training Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros on March 4, 2023 at JetBluePark at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty ImagesBoston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers watches the flight of his solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Fenway Park, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Boston.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Susan Slusser

LOS ANGELES - Farhan Zaidi, the San Francisco Giants' former president of baseball operations, is back with the Dodgers' organization - where he was the GM before coming over to the Giants - so he was watching this weekend's battle for first place at Dodger Stadium with more interest than most. After all, he assembled most of the Giants' current roster before he was fired the day after the end of last season.