Giants Address Devers Incident Amidst Ongoing Losing Streak

WHO:

MLB.com - Rafael Devers, Jonah Cox, Tony Vitello, Logan Webb, Shane Robinson, Nate Tomlinson

NY Post - Rafael Devers, Tony Vitello

WHAT:

MLB.com - Devers expressed visible frustration and attempted to wave off pinch-runner Jonah Cox as he approached first base after drawing a walk in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - The Giants' loss to the Marlins marked their third consecutive defeat.

MLB.com - Vitello stated, "Once we announced the move, the move is made," emphasizing the competitive strategy behind the decision to replace Devers.

MLB.com - Devers has not stolen a base since being acquired by the Giants a year ago.

MLB.com - The Marlins earned their first home sweep of the Giants since June 30-July 2, 2015.

MLB.com - Devers expressed visible frustration and attempted to wave off pinch-runner Jonah Cox as he approached first base after drawing a walk in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - The Giants' loss to the Marlins placed their record at 31-46, putting them in fourth place in the NL West, 17.5 games behind the first-place Dodgers.

MLB.com - Cox has stolen 163 bases in four minor league seasons, highlighting his speed advantage over Devers.

MLB.com - Devers expressed frustration after being replaced by pinch-runner Jonah Cox, pleading to stay in the game during the ninth-inning rally attempt.

MLB.com - Vitello stated, "Once we announced the move, the move is made," emphasizing the competitive strategy behind the decision.

MLB.com - Vitello noted that Devers has communicated feeling healthy running the bases during the road trip, despite a little soreness in his leg.

MLB.com - Devers drew a six-pitch walk to lead off the top of the ninth inning in the Giants' 2-1 loss to the Marlins.

MLB.com - Vitello stated, "He was signaling over to us that he's good to run," regarding Devers' reaction to being replaced by Cox.

MLB.com - Vitello mentioned, "If we tie the game, you'd hate to not have your first baseman out there, you know, and an elite hitter too," referring to the implications of removing Devers.

MLB.com - Webb has started using his four-seamer more frequently in June, throwing it 17.3% of the time, compared to 10.5% from April through May.

MLB.com - Opponents entered the game hitting .154 against Webb's four-seamer this season.

MLB.com - Webb said, "Tony trusts me," regarding his decision to call his own pitches during the game.

MLB.com - Devers was lifted for pinch-runner Jonah Cox after drawing a walk in the ninth inning during the Giants' 2-1 loss to the Marlins.

MLB.com - Cox has a sprint speed of 28.8 feet/second and 27 steals in 34 attempts at Triple-A this year, while Devers has a sprint speed of 26.2 feet/second and has not stolen a base since being acquired by the Giants.

MLB.com - Logan Webb became the Giants' first pitcher to go eight or more innings in three consecutive starts since Madison Bumgarner in June 2015.

MLB.com - Webb posted a 0.87 ERA in four starts in June, allowing only three earned runs over 31 innings.

MLB.com - The Marlins had only two at-bats with runners in scoring position during the game.

MLB.com - Webb threw 47 pitches out of 103 in the zone, with 70 strikes in total.

MLB.com - Webb generated a 33% whiff rate on his changeup, with four of his five strikeouts coming on that pitch.

MLB.com - Bailey was traded to the Guardians in exchange for pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the 29th overall pick in the 2026 Draft.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at loanDepot park in Miami.

WHY:

MLB.com - Vitello downplayed the incident, stating, "You know how competitive he is, he wants to stay in the game," in defense of Devers' actions during the incident.

MLB.com - Vitello stated, "You know how competitive he is, he wants to stay in the game," in defense of Devers' actions during the incident.

MLB.com - The Giants believed Cox's speed gave them the best chance to score the tying run.

MLB.com - Vitello stated that Devers had communicated he felt healthy running the bases during the road trip.

HOW:

MLB.com - Webb has been calling his own pitches recently due to his unfamiliarity with catchers Daniel Susac and Eric Haase, as well as his struggles before the injury.

MLB.com - Webb has been calling his own pitches recently due to his unfamiliarity with catchers Daniel Susac and Eric Haase, as well as his struggles before the injury.

MLB.com - Vitello made the decision to replace Devers with Cox based on competitive strategy and the need for speed in a one-run game.

MLB.com - Webb has been calling his own pitches recently due to unfamiliarity with catchers Daniel Susac and Eric Haase.

In a tense moment during the ninth inning, Devers showed visible frustration and tried to wave off pinch-runner Jonah Cox after drawing a walk, a situation that caught the attention of Giants' manager Vitello. The Giants' loss to the Marlins marked their third consecutive defeat, and this sweep was the Marlins' first over the Giants at home since June 30-July 2, 2015. Vitello defended Devers' competitive spirit, stating, "You know how competitive he is, he wants to stay in the game," while also emphasizing the strategic decision to replace him.