San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Devers’ season ends after the team places him on the 60-day injured list with a lingering core muscle injury. Reports say he may need surgery to address the problem, which has affected him for much of the season.
According to the outlets, Devers meets with team-related medical personnel, including Dr. William Meyers, in Philadelphia. One report notes he was still playing through the injury at times, sitting out only after a run of consecutive appearances, while also having produced strong power numbers recently.
Across coverage, the common focus is that Devers’ status changes from injured to season-ending, with the Giants effectively turning to a replacement by selecting outfielder Scott Bandura from Triple-A Sacramento. The Athletic emphasizes that surgery may have been the likely outcome, while other reports highlight the immediate decision to put Devers on the IL and end his 2026 campaign.
