Rafael Devers Biography

Rafael Devers Calcaño, born October 24, 1996, is a Dominican professional baseball infielder and designated hitter who has played in Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. Devers made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Red Sox and was part of their 2018 World Series championship team. Before the 2023 season, the Red Sox signed Devers to an eleven-year, $330 million contract extension; after one full season, he was traded to the Giants in June 2025. Devers, who ranked sixth overall among the top 50 international prospects, agreed to a $1.5 million deal. Devers made his professional debut on May 31, 2014, with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox rookie club. Devers joined the Low-A Greenville Drive in 2015, where he was selected for the South Atlantic League All-Star Game.