AUSTIN DAVIS NEWS

Returns to San Diego as NRI The Padres re-signed Davis to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Davis, who turns 32 in February, made seven appearances for San Diego in 2024, allowing eight runs (seven earned) over seven innings of work. The lefty reliever will try to win a spot in the Padres' bullpen but is likelier to begin the 2025 season at Triple-A El Paso.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Padres Davis signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Davis elected free agency Saturday after being designated for assignment by San Diego, but he'll return to the team on a minor-league deal. The 31-year-old should be expected to report to Triple-A El Paso, where he's logged a 3.10 ERA across 29.0 innings this season.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market Davis elected free agency Saturday after the Padres outrighted him to Triple-A El Paso.

Impact Davis has fewer than three years of MLB service time, but because he had previously been outrighted off a 40-man roster earlier in his career, he had the ability to reject an assignment to the minors in lieu of free agency. The 31-year-old southpaw shouldn't have much trouble landing elsewhere on a minor-league deal after turning in a 3.10 ERA over 29 innings for El Paso in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League before struggling in his seven innings with the Padres (9.00 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 6:5 K:BB).

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Padres designated Davis for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The Padres needed to clear space for new acquisitions Martin Perez, Tanner Scott and Bryan Hoeing, so Davis will be jettisoned off both the active roster and the 40-man. The 31-year-old southpaw appeared in seven games for San Diego, allowing seven runs in seven innings while striking out six batters and walking five.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Oakland Ballers expansion team draws big crowd for home opener as A's play nearby

The Oakland Ballers new independent minor league club sold more than 4,200 tickets for a sellout in the team's home opener at Raimondi Park as the Oakland Athletics hosted the Seat...

JUNE 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Dumped by Houston The Astros released Davis on June 26.

Impact A veteran of 136 career appearances in the majors, Davis failed to gain any momentum for a call-up to Houston in 2023 after struggling mightily at Triple-A Sugar Land. Over his 20 relief outings at Sugar Land spanning 25.2 innings, Davis pitched to an 11.22 ERA and walked more batters (38) than he struck out (34).

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Astros Davis signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Davis elected free agency in September after being designated for assignment by Minnesota, but he'll serve as a non-roster invitee during spring training in 2023 after signing with the Astros. Over 52 appearances (three starts) between the Red Sox and Twins last year, he posted a 5.79 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 56 innings.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Correa answers boos with go-ahead HR, Twins top Yanks 4-3

Carlos Correa responded to booing Yankees fans with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 4-3  to avoid a four-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Bogaerts' grand slam backs Wacha, Red Sox beat Twins 6-5

Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, J

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Urshela's 3-run double sends Twins over Red Sox 4-2

Gio Urshela’s three-run double in the fifth inning pushed the Minnesota Twins ahead and four relievers made the lead stand in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Bradley sparks 8-run rally, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 9-3

Jackie Bradley Jr. doubled and scored to key an eight-run inning against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Hosmer's double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3

Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 4-3 victory over the Orioles to snap a four-g...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Yelich, Woodruff lead Brewers to 4-1 win over Red Sox

Christian Yelich drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the seventh inning, Brandon Woodruff struck out nine and the Milwaukee Brewers returned to Boston for the first time in...

JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Davis will serve as the opener during Friday's game against the Brewers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Although Brayan Bello was initially slated to start Friday's matchup, he'll be available out of the bullpen while Davis begins the game on the mound. Over nine appearances since the start of July, Davis has posted a 10.13 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in 10.2 innings.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB odds: How bettors cashed in on 28-5 game

The Toronto Blue Jays handed a historic 28-5 loss on the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

JULY 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Blue Jays' Tapia hits inside-the-park grand slam vs Red Sox

Toronto’s Raimel Tapia sprinted around the bases for an inside-the-park grand slam after Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran lost the ball in the Fenway Park lights and then...

JULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Cole, Carpenter send Yanks over Red Sox 13-2; Sale hurt

Gerrit Cole brushed back Rafael Devers and struck out 12, Matt Carpenter drove in three more runs and the New York Yankees pounded the Red Sox 13-2 after Boston ace Chris Sale brok...

JULY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Could the Red Sox trade a lefty reliever? Examining the case to deal Austin Davis or Josh Taylor The Red Sox are clearly looking to add bullpen help before the trade deadline. Could they move a reliever too?

JULY 14, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Scoreless in opening role Davis walked one batter and recorded two strikeouts across two shutout innings as the opener for Monday's win over the Rays.

Impact Davis threw 19 of 30 pitches for strikes and allowed just one baserunner Monday. After a 13-inning scoreless streak, the 29-year-old lefty coughed up four runs in two appearances June 17 and 18. Since then, he's turned in two scoreless outings to lower his season ERA to 2.30.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox win 8th straight on Fourth of July, beat Rays 4-0

Trevor Story hit a solo homer, Kutter Crawford pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-hit relief and the Boston Red Sox won their eighth straight Fourth of July game, beating the Tampa Bay R...

JULY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox Vs. Rays Lineups: Xander Bogaerts Sits As Austin Davis Takes Hill The Red Sox will look to piece together a bullpen game as Xander Bogaerts will miss the series opener against the Rays at Fenway Park.

JULY 4, 2022 • NESN.COM

Austin Davis To Start In Michael Wacha's Place In Series Opener Vs. Rays The Red Sox will go with Austin Davis to start Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

JULY 4, 2022 • NESN.COM

Starting bullpen game Davis will start a bullpen game against the Rays on Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The southpaw will take the mound on short notice after Michael Wacha (arm) was scratched from his scheduled start. Davis hasn't lasted longer than two innings in any of his appearances this year, and he's posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 29.1 innings over 28 appearances (one start).

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha sharp, Red Sox hold off Cardinals' rally in 9th

Michael Wacha pitched neatly into the sixth inning against his former team and the Boston Red Sox held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's trade of Michael Chavis for Austin Davis working out for both teams; 'It's the most fun I've had in the big leagues' The Red Sox traded Michael Chavis to the Pirates for Austin Davis at the 2021 deadline. The trade has worked out for both sides.

JUNE 7, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM