Rafael Devers on injured list

The San Francisco Giants placed Rafael Devers on the 60-day injured list after two games of the San Diego Padres series due to a core muscle injury.

Devers' strong 2026 season

Devers smashed 37 home runs and 97 RBIs in 148 games, with 36 doubles ranking first in Major League Baseball going into Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Successful surgery in Philadelphia

Devers had successful core surgery on Tuesday in Philadelphia performed by Dr. William Meyer, giving the Giants a clear recovery timeline.

Three-month recovery expected

According to Justice delos Santos of Mercury News on X, Devers is expected to recover in three months from his core surgery, returning for spring training in 2027.

Chapman also recovering

Devers teammate Matt Chapman also underwent successful core surgery this season and should be ready for spring training in 2027.

Manager's confidence

Giants manager Tony Vitello said Devers 'got done what they needed to do' and will do well with recovery, focusing on health for the 2027 season.

“He’s pretty geeked up about next year. His confidence in next year’s success gives me confidence.”

Team lineup impact

Getting Devers, Chapman, and Willy Adames back makes the Giants' lineup more intimidating for spring training 2027 if all players stay healthy.