The Red Sox activated one of the pitchers acquired in the Rafael Devers trade ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Reds.

Publicly, everyone knew about the refusal to play first base by Devers. But, there's been a lot more said since the trade went down.One rumor that picked up steam was that it was said that the Giants were frustrated with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow's asking price and went over his head and worked direction with principal owner John Henry to get a deal done.

The 28-year-old Hicks was acquired along with left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison and two prospects from San Francisco for Devers on June 15.