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<h1>Reactions to Devers Trade from New Giants Teammates</h1>
<p>LOS ANGELES -- Pitcher Sean Hjelle was unexpectedly asked to prepare for the first pitch on Sunday, which was unusual considering he is a reliever and it was only 30 minutes before the game. He had recently talked to Kyle Harrison, one of the key players involved in the latest trades.</p>
<p>The major trade sent Rafael Devers to the Giants in exchange for Kyle Harrison, Hicks, Jose Bello, and last year’s first-round draft pick James Tibbs III. Hjelle humorously commented, "Not what I had envisioned," regarding his unexpected major league start, which ended in a 5-4 loss against the Dodgers.</p>
<p>“I’m going to miss Kyle a lot. I’ve known him for a long time,” expressed Logan Webb, acknowledging the tough loss of Harrison and Hicks. “However, acquiring a player like Devers can significantly change our lineup,” he added, emphasizing the potential impact of the star player.</p>
<p>Compounding the chaos of the day, left-hander Joey Lucchesi took the mound to relieve Hjelle in the fourth inning, even though his addition to the 40-man roster had not been officially confirmed. His participation was made possible due to roster adjustments created by the Devers trade, as reported by manager Bob Melvin.</p>
<p>Devers, a powerful left-handed bat, fulfills critical needs for the Giants. The three-time All-Star has impressive stats this season: a .272 batting average with 15 homers and 58 RBIs across 73 games.</p>
<p>While Devers primarily played third base, he transitioned to designated hitter this season after the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman. The Giants management plans to discuss Devers’ role with him upon his arrival.</p>
<p>Willy Adames, who has known Devers for a decade, praised him, stating, “He’s a great guy. From what I know, he values communication, and with Buster Posey's leadership, I believe he’ll fit in well here.” The Giants are in close competition for the NL West title and hope Devers will help elevate their performance.</p>
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