Rafael Devers wags finger at Tony Vitello after Giants manager removes him from game
Rafael Devers expressed frustration after Giants manager Tony Vitello replaced him with a pinch-runner during a loss to the Marlins. Devers reportedly wagged his finger at Vitello and attempted to wave off the replacement runner. Devers later called the event a misunderstanding and apologized to Vitello.
What changed
Devers has since apologized for the incident and attributed the media coverage to being out of proportion.
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Rafael Devers Apologizes to Tony Vitello After Pinch-Runner Incident
confidence 90%Rafael Devers expressed frustration after Giants manager Tony Vitello replaced him with a pinch-runner during a loss to the Marlins. Devers reportedly wagged his finger at Vitello and attempted to wave off the replacement runner. Devers later called the event a misunderstanding and apologized to Vitello.
What's confirmed:
- San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello removed Rafael Devers for a pinch-runner in the ninth inning of a game against the Marlins.
- Devers attempted to wave off the pinch-runner after reaching first base.
- The Giants lost the game to the Marlins by one run.
- Devers apologized to Tony Vitello and described the incident as a misunderstanding on Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Devers wagged his finger at Tony Vitello after being removed from the game.
- The incident occurred after 77 games of the season.
- Alex Cora may have posted a cryptic message regarding Devers.