Rafael Devers isn't just heating up for the San Francisco Giants—he's on fire. And for anyone who's followed his career closely, this massive turnaround was entirely predictable.

After a brutal April that saw him hit just .207 with 40 strikeouts in 31 games, the 29-year-old slugger has flipped the script in spectacular fashion. Over his first 10 games of May, Devers is slashing .364/.436/.758 with three home runs, four doubles, and seven RBIs. That's not just a hot streak—it's a statement.

So why should we have seen this coming? Because Devers has always been a slow starter. Historically, March and April are his toughest months, producing his lowest home run totals, slugging percentage, and OPS. But when the calendar flips to May, so does his bat. In fact, May is his second-best month overall, trailing only July. His career OPS jumps from .776 in March/April to a scorching .945 in May.

This pattern isn't new. Even after his mid-June trade from the Boston Red Sox to San Francisco last summer, Devers struggled through July before catching fire in August and finishing with his usual elite numbers. Some players just take time to warm up, and Devers is the textbook example.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox—who also had a historically bad April at 12-19—have settled in under interim manager Chad Tracy, going 5-4 to start May. It seems both sides are finally finding their rhythm.

For Giants fans, the message is clear: don't overreact to a slow start. Devers is still in his prime, and his cold streaks are just part of the package. When he heats up, as he's doing now, he's one of the most dangerous hitters in the game. And if history is any guide, this May surge is only the beginning.