Less than a week after chief baseball officer Craig Breslow shipped Devers to San Francisco for four players — none of whom will be present for the Red Sox this weekend — the coincidental scheduling of a once-every-other-year visit from the Sox means they can say hello. Or goodbye.

The Red Sox reportedly targeted Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge in their negotiations that led to the Rafael Devers trade.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora admitted that it will "feel awkward" when the team visits ex-Boston third baseman/DH Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants for three games beginning Friday.