San Francisco Giants fans, it might be time to hit the panic button on Rafael Devers. The former Boston Red Sox superstar, now anchoring the Giants' lineup, is off to a historically rough start in the 2026 season—and MLB insiders are taking notice.

Through Thursday, Devers is slashing a career-worst .211/.250/.298, with just two home runs, 10 RBIs, and a staggering 37 strikeouts against only six walks. His -0.9 WAR (wins above replacement) is a far cry from the All-Star production fans expected when he arrived in San Francisco last June.

ESPN's Jeff Passan, a veteran MLB insider, recently listed Devers among five players across the league "to be concerned about." The numbers back up that worry: Devers owns the lowest in-zone contact rate in all of Major League Baseball at 68.7%.

"While hitters can find success with so much swing-and-miss on strikes—Devers often finds himself near the top of the leaderboard in this category—he is punching out more than ever, walking less than ever, and in desperate need of a hot streak to quell the concerns over a contract that runs through 2033," Passan wrote.

It's been a dramatic shift for the 29-year-old, who made three All-Star teams, won two Silver Slugger awards, and helped the Red Sox capture the 2018 World Series title during his eight-plus seasons in Boston. After being traded to the Giants last June, Devers finished the 2025 campaign strong with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a career-high 112 walks.

But this season, the swing-and-miss issues have compounded. Devers has also been avoiding reporters recently, which only adds to the unease around his slow start. For a Giants team with postseason aspirations, getting their slugger back on track is priority number one.