Brennen Davis - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Becomes free agent Davis was non-tendered by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Davis was designated for assignment Tuesday to make room for top prospect Owen Caissie. Davis' standing within the organization took a hit due to a string of serious back injuries and he played in only 55 games in 2024. He'll still be only 25 during the 2025 season, so if he can remain on the field he could revitalize his career.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Davis for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Although Davis slashed .214/.359/.469 at Triple-A Iowa in 2024, various injuries limited him to just 55 minor-league games (47 in Triple-A, eight in High-A). His 40-man roster spot will now be handed to top prospect and fellow outfielder Owen Caissie.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on MLB 60-day IL The Cubs recalled Davis from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left ankle fracture, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Davis recently returned to action at Triple-A after missing two months with a back fracture, but his season will now end prematurely due to his fractured ankle. Placing him on the big-league 60-day IL opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Jimmy Herget, who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Friday and will report to Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again at Triple-A Davis (back) has gone 4-for-27 with a double, three walks, three runs and one RBI in seven games for Triple-A Iowa since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Aug. 27.

Impact Davis missed just over two and a half months with a back fracture but is finally healthy again heading as the International League season winds down. Over 166 plate appearances with Iowa this season, Davis is slashing .212/.361/.470 with 10 home runs and one stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back fracture Davis was placed on Triple-A Iowa's 7-day injured list Tuesday with a back fracture, Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is without a timeline for his return but won't be returning to the field anytime soon. Davis is hitting just .229 through 36 games for Iowa this season, though he's shown off his power and plate discipline with 10 home runs and a 19:31 BB:K.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 20 • MLB.COM

Cut from major-league camp Davis (concussion) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Davis suffered a concussion in his third Cactus League game and had not yet returned to action, although he has resumed activities. The 24-year-old was a prized prospect a couple years ago but has struggled to stay healthy and productive the last two seasons.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning activities Davis (concussion) will begin physical activities Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Davis is in concussion protocol after being hit in the helmet by a pitch last week but is ready to ease back into workouts. The 24-year-old is slated to begin the season back in the minors.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs prospects update: Matt Shaw focusing on 3rd base, and Brennen Davis 'super ready for a fresh start' Catching up with a top trio of Chicago Cubs prospects: Matt Shaw, Cade Horton and Brennen Davis.

JANUARY 19 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Out six weeks Davis underwent core muscle surgery earlier this week and is out for at least six weeks, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old outfield prospect was placed on the injured list at Triple-A Iowa on June 9 after experiencing discomfort after a swing. Now, Davis will be sidelined until at least early August as he recovers from his procedure. Davis was slashing .197/.316/.299 with 20 RBI through 187 plate appearances prior to getting injured.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on Triple-A IL Triple-A Iowa placed Davis on its 7-day injured list Wednesday with an unspecified injury, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.

Impact According to Birch, Davis' move to the IL is described a precautionary after he experienced some discomfort on a swing in Tuesday's game against St. Paul. The 23-year-old outfielder has gotten off to a lackluster start to the season for Iowa, slashing .197/.316/.299 with three home runs and nine stolen bases across 187 plate appearances.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What we're hearing at Cubs camp: Seiya Suzuki, Brennen Davis, Pete Crow-Armstrong and more The Cubs made another round of cuts — here's a rundown of the young players who will ply their trades away from the Cactus League.

MARCH 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Cubs camp report: Seiya Suzuki to start the season on IL, while prospect Brennen Davis is sent to Iowa Chicago Cubs right field Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list because of a strained left oblique.

MARCH 11, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Patrick Mooney: Cubs roster moves: • Brennen Davis and... - The Athletic Cubs roster moves: • Brennen Davis and Alexander Canario were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. • Miguel Amaya, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen were opti...

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent down to Triple-A Davis was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Friday.

Impact Davis is finally over the back problems that plagued him last season, but he'll need to knock off some rust in the minors. The ceiling remains high for the 23-year-old.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Over last year's back issues Davis said Friday that he's over the back issues that plagued him last year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Davis even stated a desire to crack the Cubs' Opening Day roster, though that seems highly unlikely to actually happen. The 23-year-old outfield prospect struggled to a .180/.299/.298 slash line over just 214 minor-league plate appearances in 2022 and then had to bow out of the Arizona Fall League after only five games. He'll almost certainly be ticketed for Triple-A Iowa to begin the 2023 campaign, and his .260/.375/.494 slash line across three levels in 2021 offers a glimpse at his upside if he is fully healthy again.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

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