The Boston Red Sox have experienced a significant turnaround since their trade in June, improving their record from 37-36 to 45-32 and positioning themselves for a playoff spot, largely due to internal development and roster adjustments rather than the direct impact of prospects received.

Key players like Roman Anthony and Nate Lowe have stepped up, contributing to the team's success despite limited contributions from the prospects acquired in the Devers trade.

In June 2025, the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for prospects Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello, with the motivation of shedding Devers' hefty contract worth over $230 million.

Initially, the Giants benefited from Devers' strong start after the trade, with a .242/.353/.456 slash line and 16 home runs in 77 games, helping them stay competitive in the NL West.

While Devers has shown some decline in contact rate and increased strikeouts, he remains a key player for the Giants, contributing defensively at first base.

The young prospect Kyle Harrison, who debuted with the Red Sox after the trade, has been refining his arsenal, including adding a cutter and changeup, though his future performance remains uncertain.

Dustin May, acquired in a trade involving Tibbs, has had some impact before an injury, while Tibbs has performed well with the Dodgers, indicating a potential missed opportunity for the Red Sox.

Jordan Hicks has struggled with the Red Sox, showing decreased strikeout rates and increased walks after adjustments, raising questions about his future role.

The Red Sox's primary motivation for trading Devers was to shed his large contract, and how they utilize the savings could influence whether the trade is ultimately viewed as successful.

Jose Bello, the youngest of the prospects acquired, has made some appearances at the A-ball level with mixed results, but his youth and potential suggest patience is warranted.

Despite a negative run differential since mid-June, the Giants remain in playoff contention due to a recent winning streak, an easier remaining schedule, and poor performance by their NL wild card rivals, the Mets.

Overall, both teams can feel positive about the trade after three months: the Red Sox have improved internally and financially, while the Giants have benefited from Devers' production and team performance, with future outcomes still to be determined.