The baseball rumor mill is already heating up in the early weeks of the 2026 season, and one name at the center of the chatter is none other than San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers. The former Boston Red Sox All-Star, who was traded to the Giants last June, is reportedly struggling mightily to find his rhythm in the Bay Area. And according to MLB insider Jon Heyman of MLB Network and the New York Post, a second consecutive trade for the 29-year-old slugger "is a possibility."

Devers did launch his third home run of the season Wednesday in a 5-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, but that long ball came after a nearly month-long drought. The numbers tell a tough story: Devers enters Thursday with a career-worst slash line of .221/.265/.329, a -0.9 wins above replacement (WAR), and just nine walks against 45 strikeouts. For a player who has been a consistent offensive force throughout his career, this is a startling downturn.

It’s not just on-field struggles that are raising eyebrows. Reports have surfaced that Devers has been avoiding reporters, which only adds to the sense that something is off in San Francisco. Heyman weighed in on the situation, saying, "Obviously he's not performing in San Francisco. I know he's better than that. The Giants are not in the race right now. If they do sell, Devers is a possibility, at least in my mind. Do they want to give that up after they just traded for him a year ago? It's probably a long shot, but I'm throwing that out there."

It's worth remembering just how dominant Devers was last season. After the trade from Boston, he finished the 2025 campaign with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a career-high 112 walks. That kind of production doesn't just vanish — but with the Giants struggling out of the gate, the front office might be forced to consider all options. For now, it's a situation worth watching closely, especially for any team looking to add a proven power bat at the deadline.