The Rafael Devers trade Sunday night shocked the baseball world, and one front office executive compared it a blockbuster deal in the basketball world.

On one hand, the Giants assumed an underwater, massive contract. On another, they got a present star in Devers. The Red Sox free up cash, get a high-ceiling young arm.

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on a conference call Sunday night that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.