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The San Francisco Giants high-profile trade for Rafael Devers has hit a snag, with the three-time All-Star struggling in his first 23 games of the 2026 season. Devers bat speed has decreased, leading to a career-worst 30.8% strikeout rate and a negative 0.8 wins above replacement, the second-worst in the league. The Giants offense, dead last with 104 runs scored, is relying on others to pick up the slack while Devers chases fastballs he used to crush. With Devers bat speed slowing down, pitchers are exploiting the heart of the zone, and the Giants are left to hope that time will turn around this costly investment.

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