The Giants certainly hope so, because his production will be needed to help the team get back into the National League playoff race. This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/giants as Should Giants Have Any Concerns With Rafael Devers Early Struggles With Team?.

Rafael Devers was penciled in the San Francisco Giants' lineup at first base on Tuesday for the first time since he was acquired from the Boston Red Sox.

The issue in Boston began in February when the Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman, pushing Devers to a designated hitter-only role. Devers publicly rebuked the organization for taking him away from third base, where he has struggled defensively throughout his career even as his bat has earned him three All-Star appearances.