J.D. DAVIS NEWS

Mets, Giants' former slugger signs in Japan after 72 MLB home runs | Sporting News J.D. Davis is heading across the Pacific.

JULY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Re-signs on minor-league contract The Angels re-signed Davis to a minor-league contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Davis had elected free agency after being outrighted off the Angels' 40-man roster but is now back on a restructured minor-league pact. The 32-year-old has played five games with the Halos this season, going 1-for-9 at the plate. He'll head to Triple-A Salt Lake.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Davis cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Davis lost his spot on the Angels' 40-man roster Tuesday after only nine plate appearances with the team. He'll have the opportunity to elect free agency, or he can stick within the organization.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man The Angels designated Davis for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Since joining the active roster April 10, Davis has gone just 1-for-9 with three strikeouts while appearing in only five games. His lack of success and playing time has now caused him to lose his spot on the 40-man roster in favor of Gustavo Campero, who was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Added to major-league roster The Angels selected Davis' contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Davis was off to a nice start with Salt Lake, slashing .297/.357/.487 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 10 contests. While the 31-year-old could see occasional playing time at third base while Yoan Moncada (thumb) is sidelined, Davis is likely to operate mostly in a reserve role.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration

Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million...

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Goes deep in spring game Davis went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Saturday in a Cactus League win over Milwaukee.

Impact Davis plated the final two runs of the game with a blast to center field in the seventh inning. It was the first long ball of the spring for the veteran infielder, who is in camp as a non-roster invitee. Davis has struggled with a .182/.217/.364 slash line so far this spring, though he has a chance of making the Opening Day roster due in part to injuries to Anthony Rendon (hip), Zach Neto (shoulder) and Luis Rengifo (hamstring).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Receives NRI from Halos The Angels signed Davis to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Davis suffered through a terrible 2024 campaign, slashing only .218/.293/.338 with four home runs across 46 contests between the Athletics and Yankees. The 31-year-old had a career .775 OPS prior to last season, however, so nabbing him on a minor-league pact is a sensible move by the Halos. Davis provides depth at the corner infield spots and also left field.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero agrees to $28.5M and Valdez to $18M; Tucker tops arbitration 17 requests at $17.5M

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and team...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Inks minors deal with Baltimore The Orioles signed Davis to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Davis became a free agent last week after being released by the Yankees. He's slashed just .218/.293/.338 through 157 plate appearances this season with the Athletics and Yankees and it's difficult to envision a role for him in Baltimore unless the club loses a player or two to injury.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

J.D. Davis released by the Yankees after hitting .105 in 7 games

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AUGUST 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Reaches free agency The Yankees released Davis on Friday.

Impact Davis was removed from the Yankees' 40-man roster this past weekend and is now officially a free agent after clearing waivers. The 31-year-old has batted only .218/.293/.338 through 157 plate appearances this season, but with a career .764 OPS he should draw some interest on the open market.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on outright waivers The Yankees placed Davis on outright waivers Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Davis passed through waivers unclaimed after being DFA'd by the Yankees on Sunday. Assuming he clears waivers again, he will enter free agency and attempt to latch on with another team. The 31-year-old has slashed .218/.293/.338 through 157 plate appearances this season, but he went just 2-for-19 (.105) with one RBI and nine strikeouts over seven games during his time in New York.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Yankees designated Davis for assignment Sunday.

Impact The 31-year-old will lose his roster spot to create space for trade-acquisition Jazz Chisholm. Davis played in just seven games after being acquired by the Yankees in late June and has a .631 OPS this season between his time in New York and Oakland.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list The Yankees activated Davis (illness) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Davis had battled a stomach bug prior to the All-Star break but is feeling well enough to give it a go at the start of the second half. Ben Rice has been great against righties (.887 OPS) but hasn't done much versus lefties (.593 OPS), so the 31-year-old Davis will provide the Yankees with another option at first base against left-handed pitching.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees place J.D. Davis (stomach flu) on injured list The New York Yankees put recently acquired infielder J.D.Davis on the 10-day injured list Friday with a stomach flu.The move is retroactive...

JULY 12, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hits IL with stomach flu The Yankees placed Davis on the 10-day injured list Friday due to the stomach flu.

Impact Davis hadn't appeared in a game since July 4 and is battling a stomach bug. The veteran infielder will be eligible for reinstatement shortly after the All-Star break, though he's only started four games since being acquired by the Yankees on June 23.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

IL move coming The Yankees are expected to place Davis on the injured list Friday with an undisclosed injury, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact It's unclear when Davis suffered the injury, as he hasn't seen game action and has played in just five contests since being acquired by the Yankees on June 23. Davis will be eligible to return early in the second half, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be out.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees activate INF J.D. Davis in advance of series vs. Mets The New York Yankees activated infielder J.D.Davis in advance of a two-game series against his former club, the New York Mets.Davis takes th...

JUNE 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

J.D. Davis costing Yankees prorated share of minimum, with Oakland paying New York $927,000

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JUNE 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Expected to platoon at first base Davis is expected to be used in a platoon at first base with the Yankees, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis was traded to New York on Sunday after being designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier in the week. Manager Aaron Boone said that Davis will be used in a timeshare at first base with Ben Rice while Anthony Rizzo (arm) is unavailable, entering the lineup when the Yankees face left-handers. The 31-year-old has produced a .265 average with a .795 OPS over 37 plate appearances against southpaws this season.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees acquire INF J.D. Davis from Athletics The New York Yankees acquired infielder J.D.Davis and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in exchange for infielder Jor...

JUNE 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees acquire INF J.D. Davis from Athletics The New York Yankees acquired infielder J.D.Davis and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in exchange for infielder Jor...

JUNE 23, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Yankees trade for J.D. Davis to add corner infield depth NEW YORK -- The Yankees added an experienced corner infielder on Sunday, acquiring J.D. Davis and cash considerations from the Athletics in...

JUNE 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Acquired by Yankees The Yankees acquired J.D. Davis and cash considerations from the Athletics in exchange for Jordan Groshans.

Impact After seeing his playing time steadily decrease, Davis was DFA'd by the Athletics on June 17. With the trade Sunday, it marks the third organization Davis has been on this season after he was released by the Giants in March. He appeared in 39 games for the Athletics before being designated for assignment, slashing .236/.304/.366 with four home runs and five RBI over 135 plate appearances. To make room for Davis on the 40-man roster, right-hander Nick Burdi (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE