Rafael Devers Avoids Media Amid Struggles with San Francisco Giants
Rafael Devers is reportedly dodging SF Giants reporters amid brutal slump
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers has been avoiding media interviews for two weeks during a poor start to the 2026 season, batting just .230 with two home runs. His performance has led to criticism, as he holds one of the lowest Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in Major League Baseball.
- 01Rafael Devers has not spoken to the media since April 8, 2026.
- 02He is batting .230 with only two home runs and 33 strikeouts in 100 at-bats.
- 03Devers has the second-worst WAR in MLB, with -0.5 on Fangraphs and -0.7 on Baseball-Reference.
- 04His defensive struggles have also been notable since returning from a hamstring injury.
- 05Devers' media avoidance is reminiscent of his time with the Boston Red Sox during his own struggles.
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Rafael Devers, the San Francisco Giants first baseman, has reportedly been dodging media interviews for the past two weeks as he endures a challenging start to the 2026 MLB season. Since hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 8, Devers has not engaged with reporters, with Giants beat writer Andrew Baggarly noting that he hurried past a reporter during batting practice. Currently, Devers is batting .230 with just two home runs and has struck out 33 times in 100 at-bats. His performance has resulted in him being tied for the second-worst Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the league, with figures of -0.5 on Fangraphs and -0.7 on Baseball-Reference. Additionally, Devers has faced defensive challenges, including errors at first base after returning from a hamstring injury. His avoidance of media scrutiny has raised eyebrows, especially given his high-profile contract and expectations as one of the team's star players.
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Devers' struggles and media avoidance could affect fan perception and team morale, especially given his status as a high-profile player.
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