On Monday night, the San Francisco Giants will open up a series with the Washington Nationals (at home) in California.
The Giants are coming off a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Rafael Devers (who started at first base) finished with one walk, one run and three strikeouts.
SF Giants Announce Rafael Devers Change
GettyRafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
For Monday’s game, the Giants have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Giants 6/8 Schmitt LF Devers DH Arraez 2B Adames SS Lee RF Eldridge 1B Chapman 3B Haase C Gilbert CF Webb SP”
Schmitt LF Devers DH Arraez 2B Adames SS Lee RF Eldridge 1B Chapman 3B Haase C Gilbert CF
Webb SP
Devers has been moved to DH for the first time since June 1.
The three-time MLB All-Star is currently batting .240 with 62 hits, eight home runs, 32 RBI’s and 30 runs in 66 games.
He is in his second season with the Giants.
Before the Giants, Devers had spent the first 8.5 seasons of his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox.
Social Media Reacts To Monday’s Lineup
GettyRafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates a RBI double against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on June 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying about Monday’s lineup against the Nationals:
@Sportsman2000: “They need to stop starting Gilbert he’s being over expose he’s not a starter I don’t care if he played for Tony in college need to learn to use your bench”
@SportsAnthony: “To the MANY #SFGiants fans who want to see Bryce play 1st, you got your wish. Eldridge drawing the assignment at 1B tonight. Devers DHing.”
@Tia_Dubs: “Why keep starting Gilbert? Give Cox a chance…”
@dham949: “Looks like Nats are going with an opener since starter changed – that’s why Gilbert starting and Adames moved up in order – just my guess”
SF Giants Right Now
GettyRafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with Willy Adames #2 after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Giants are currently the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 27-39 record in 66 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 12-16 in 28 games at home).
Following three games with the Nationals, the Giants will remain at Oracle Park to host the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
San Francisco Giants Announce Rafael Devers Change Before Nationals Series