Rafael Devers is finally starting to look like the superstar the San Francisco Giants traded for. After a brutal start to the 2026 season that had fans wondering if a "curse" followed him from Boston, the third baseman is heating up at exactly the right time.

Devers launched a home run Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, continuing a hot streak that has seen him hit .353 with a 1.135 OPS over his last 11 games. He's even flashing some swagger at the plate, celebrating walks like he's back in his prime Red Sox days.

This is a huge development for a Giants team that needs every bit of offensive firepower. When San Francisco traded for Devers, the deal looked like a potential steal—if he could maintain his elite hitting for the next decade under his massive contract. But if he struggled, that contract would become an albatross, tough to move and tough to build around.

While this recent surge doesn't guarantee long-term success—Oracle Park is notoriously pitcher-friendly, and Devers' build may not age gracefully—it's a welcome sign. The natural hitting ability that made him a star in Boston hasn't disappeared; it was just hibernating.

For Giants fans, this is the version of Devers they were promised. And if he keeps this up, San Francisco's lineup just got a whole lot more dangerous.