Rafael Devers: Player News
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www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on Rafael Devers:
- Devers has been dealing with a left hamstring issue in the 2026 spring and was shut down from all activity for a few days in late February, with a cautious outlook aiming for Opening Day. This suggests the Giants prioritized his health over early-season reps, so his Opening Day status was uncertain at that time.[3][4]
- By early March, reports indicated he was feeling much better and hinted at a possible weekend return to Cactus League action, though whether he would play Friday was still in question; the expectation remained that he would be ready for Opening Day if no setbacks occurred.[2]
- Through April 2026, there has been continued attention on his health and playing status, with some outlets noting he had remained in a designated hitter role or limited in the field due to hamstring concerns; these developments affect projections for his defensive workload and overall fantasy value.[5][8]
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Citations:
- Devers shutdown in late February 2026 due to hamstring tightness[3]
- Possible weekend return in early March 2026; Opening Day outlook[2]
- Ongoing coverage of health and role through April 2026[8][5]