San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers on Tuesday said he apologized to manager Tony Vitello for his actions in the ninth inning Sunday at Miami, when he resisted being lifted for a pinch runner, but called the incident a misunderstanding and blamed the media for blowing it out of proportion.The Giants appear willing to accept that version of events and sweep the ugly incident under the rug with an underperforming star player who is owed more than $200 million through 2033.Devers was back in the lineup at first base and batting fourth for Tuesday’s homestand opener against the Athletics.Speaking in Spanish through interpreter Erwin Higueros, Devers said he thought Vitello was removing him following a leadoff walk in the ninth inning because he’d reported some hamstring discomfort two days earlier.“I just thought he was taking me out of my game because … of my hamstring,” said Devers, who tried to wave off rookie Jonah Cox and then avoided a back tap from bench coach Jayce Tingler as he entered the dugout. “And if he felt I was disrespecting him, that’s why I went into his office and I apologized to him.”Devers said he apologized to Giants manager Tony Vitello (above). (Geoff Burke / Imagn Images)Devers, who seldom has spoken to reporters this season, blamed the media for making more out of the issue than it warranted.