Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on a conference call Sunday night that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.

Boston Red Sox fans aren't exactly thrilled with the trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend. It turns out that sentiment is shared by some in the organization as well.