Even with that lead up, it didn't make it any less shocking when the Red Sox traded their homegrown star to the San Francisco Giants on June 15. In return, the Red Sox picked up pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, and prospects James Tibbs and Jose Bello, in a trade that was first reported by Fansided.

The Boston Red Sox sent star designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants just hours after he hit a home run against the rival New York Yankees on Sunday. Some fans undoubtedly bought a Rafael Devers jersey during the Sox series sweep of the Yanks. Now, what do those fans do?

Rafael Devers is no longer with the Red Sox, but why? Here's a roundup of the most notable insider reporting in the wake of the trade.