The Boston Red Sox fought their way back into the postseason race, but then traded away their best hitter. They could swing a trade to land his replacement.

Some of the rationale for trading Rafael Devers is understandable. Most of it falls somewhere between lousy and loathsome.

Less than two seasons into Rafael Devers' 10-year, $313.5 million contract extension, the Red Sox shockingly dealt the slugger to the Giants on Sunday night in exchange for some pitching and some prospects.