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.

Alex Cora and the Red Sox roster shared their thoughts on Rafael Devers' trade to the Giants ahead of Monday's game against the Mariners.