The Giants addressed a clear need (offense), but while the Red Sox got back some value, the return doesn't make them immediately better.

When the Boston Red Sox acquired Alex Bregman to be the starting third baseman, they had hoped that Rafael Devers would be open to the move to designated hitter. Instead, Devers openly complained about the move to DH and started the season on a near-historic slump.

The blockbuster deal was the culmination of eroded trust, fraying relationships and a deeper breakdown inside one of MLB's most visible franchises.