Rafael Devers is back in the San Francisco Giants’ starting lineup Tuesday night after apologizing to manager Tony Vitello following an on-field incident in which Devers stormed into the dugout. Both outlets describe how the episode stemmed from what Devers calls a misunderstanding. Devers spoke through interpreter Erwin Higueros and characterized the situation as a “misunderstanding.”
The incident is linked to Sunday’s game, when Vitello sent Jonah Cox on the field as a pinch-runner in the ninth inning of a Giants 2–1 loss to the Marlins. In the moments surrounding that decision, Devers stormed into the dugout, prompting Vitello’s involvement and subsequent fallout.
On Tuesday, Devers reports having resolved the matter and is again included in the starting lineup, indicating the team moves forward after the apology. Details of any further disciplinary action or additional comments beyond Devers’ apology were not reported in the provided summaries.
