The Boston Red Sox fought their way back into the postseason race, but then traded away their best hitter. They could swing a trade to land his replacement.

It only took them 24 hours, but the Boston Red Sox have finally commented on trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. In the end, the Boston brass is saying it couldn't get on the same page with Devers on what was best for the team,

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.