In a shocking and emotional turn of events, Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers has broken his silence following the stunning announcement of his transfer to the San Francisco Giants — and his words have sent tremors throughout the baseball world.

Speaking in an exclusive interview late Sunday night, Devers appeared visibly frustrated and betrayed as he revealed that he was never informed about the ongoing negotiations between the Red Sox front office and the Giants. The trade, which had been finalized just hours earlier and was already dominating headlines, came as a surprise not only to fans but also — as Devers claims — to Devers himself.

“I didn’t know anything,” he said, shaking his head. “They didn’t tell me. No meetings, no discussions. Just silence… and then cruel messages.”

According to Devers, his only direct communication from the Red Sox came in the form of what he called “cold and emotionless” texts and emails from manager Alex Cora and members of the board. “It was like I didn’t matter to them anymore. No thank you, no respect, no closure. Just a message that it was done, and I was gone.”

The comments have ignited an instant firestorm in Boston, with fans, analysts, and former players all weighing in. Many are demanding answers from the Red Sox organization, questioning how one of the franchise’s cornerstone players could be moved in such an abrupt and impersonal manner.

Devers, who has spent nearly a decade with the Red Sox and became a fan favorite for his power at the plate and passionate style of play, appeared hurt more by the treatment than the transfer itself.

“I understand this is a business,” he continued. “But after everything I gave to Boston — the blood, the effort, the moments — I thought I deserved more than a text.”

While the Giants have already welcomed Devers with open arms, holding a private press event in San Francisco earlier today, the emotional weight of his departure still lingers. In a particularly striking moment, Devers admitted, “I haven’t even packed my things. I’m still trying to understand why this happened the way it did.”

‘Sources close to the Red Sox front office have remained largely silent, but one anonymous executive reportedly told a local radio station that “difficult decisions had to be made” and that the Devers trade was “in the best long-term interest of the team.”

That explanation is unlikely to ease the anger and sadness felt by many Red Sox supporters, some of whom have already taken to the streets near Fenway Park with signs reading “Justice for Devers” and “You Don’t Trade a Legend Like That.”

As for Alex Cora, who has maintained a close relationship with Devers throughout the years, he has yet to issue a public statement. Many are now demanding that he speak up and explain what happened behind the scenes, especially given Devers’ emotional claims.

Meanwhile, over in San Francisco, the Giants appear thrilled to have acquired the All-Star slugger, with team officials calling him “a centerpiece of our future.” But even as Devers begins this new chapter, he made it clear that his heart is still aching.

“This wasn’t how I imagined my time with Boston ending,” he said quietly. “I didn’t even get to say goodbye to my teammates, or the fans. That hurts more than anything.”

With this revelation, the Rafael Devers transfer is no longer just a major move in Major League Baseball — it’s a controversy, a cautionary tale, and a painful reminder that sometimes, the most brutal parts of sports happen far from the field.