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.