In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants Sunday. The blockbuster trade was first reported by Robert Murray of Fansided, just hours after Devers helped lead the Red Sox to a three-game sweep over the New York Yankees.

Here is a look at what that flexibility — financial and otherwise — means for the Red Sox in the weeks and years ahead.

The week began with Boston calling up top prospect Roman Anthony. It ended with the Red Sox trading slugger Rafael Devers. In between, they swept the rival Yankees.