Giants DH Rafael Devers who have to deal with disc injury in the back

San Francisco (AP) – San Francisco Giants designated Slagman Rafael Devers has to deal with a disk injury in his lower back that has limited his production since he joined his new club.

Manager Bob Melvin is hopeful that Devers do not require a stay on the injured list, given the coming free time for the All-Star break.

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Devers started with anti -inflammatory medication for the irritation symptoms he experiences and plays because of the problem. He underwent an MRI exam on Thursday.

“He went through medicines, feels a little better today. We will see how he responds,” said Melvin. “I am happy that we have done the MRI so that we know what is going on.”

Taken over from the Red Sox last monthDevers entered the series opener on Friday against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers Die .245 with 23 strikeouts, four Doubles, a home run and six RBIs over his last 14 games that date until 26 June. He hit .261 with 17 gay people and 67 RBIS in general.

The Giants held the mega contract from Devers when they exchanged for him on 15 June to stimulate their attack after the Slugger announced that he did not want to play the first base for Boston. But he Arrived in the Bay Area Get it that he would do everything to ask him to help San Francisco win.

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A triple all-star, devers signed $ 313.5 million, 10 years contract With the Red SOX in 2023.

On Friday he was in the line -up as DH Batting Third, but he is not yet ready to play the field, including the first base where he regularly did fieldwork.

“He usually feels it running, probably a bit on the plate, but not as much as when he walks base,” said Melvin. “Hopefully I think with the break (he will be fine). I think he plays a bit through it, actually since he is here. It is the reason that he is not in the field now.”

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