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10 questions for the A's to answer in September, starting with whether they'll call up Khris Davis The A's have plenty of time to prove their decision to go all-in at the deadline was wise, but they have a few questions to address.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tearing it up in Triple-A Davis is hitting .385 (15-for-39) with two doubles, two triples, six home runs, 16 RBI, a walk and nine runs over his last nine games with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact The veteran slugger's first four games with the Aviators seemed like an extension of his struggles of the last two-plus seasons, with Davis hitting .091 (1-for-11) with four strikeouts over that span. However, he's looked like vintage "Khrush" since that point, and he's struck out just six times over the 40 plate appearances during the sample, certainly encouraging given his career-long struggles with contact. However, the caveat of his success coming against minor-league arms, and in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League to boot, does apply, and the Athletics will undoubtedly keep an eye on his progress over the coming weeks to see if he can sustain the hot bat.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's minor-league notebook: Light turning on for Austin Beck; Khris Davis settling in with Las Vegas Jack Cushing had a solid debut with Midland after a recent promotion, and Denzel Clarke got his professional career going recently.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What Khris Davis needs to do to get back on the Oakland A's roster DH Khris Davis’ promotion to Las Vegas is one step in a possible big league return

AUGUST 14, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

LEADING OFF: Brews minus pitchers Axford, Lauer; Rendon out

The NL Central-leading Brewers are again shuffling their pitching staff with reliever John Axford now out for the season because of elbow trouble and starter Eric Lauer joining the...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Olson hits 2-run, walk-off double, A's beat Padres 5-4 in 10

Matt Olson hit a two-run, walk-off double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the San Diego Padres 5-4

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Khris Davis is back with the A's organization, and at least one small thing is right with the world The A's are bringing back slugger Khris Davis on a minor-league deal, assigning him to their Arizona Complex League roster.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Athletics sign Khrush to Minor League deal OAKLAND -- A familiar face is rejoining the A’s organization. Prior to Wednesday’s game against the Padres, Oakland announced the signing Kh...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Returns to Oakland on MiLB deal Davis signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday.

Impact In what could be his last chance to salvage his moribund MLB career, Davis will rejoin the organization with whom he posted three consecutive 40-homer campaigns between 2016 and 2018. Over the two-plus seasons since, Davis has slashed .212/.291/.374 (80 wRC+) with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate in 693 plate appearances. Davis' diminishing performance at the plate and subpar defense in the corner outfield has limited his utility as a bench piece, so he may need to experiment with a swing change in order to get a look with the Athletics or another team at the big-league level. Because he hasn't played since being released by the Rangers in early June, Davis will first report to the Athletics' Arizona Complex League affiliate before presumably moving up to Triple-A Las Vegas within the next couple of weeks.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's

Andy Ibañez and Jose Trevino each hit three-run homers as the Texas Rangers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over Oakland

JUNE 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day

Jose Altuve belted a grand slam in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros, saved by Carlos Correa’s tying homer in the ninth, beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 to give manager Dusty Baker...

JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Buehler, Betts propel Dodgers to 5-3 win over Rangers

Walker Buehler pitched six scoreless innings of five-hit ball to remain unbeaten since 2019, and Mookie Betts homered and scored three runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-3 victory...

JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Cut loose by Texas The Rangers released Davis on Sunday.

Impact After going unclaimed off waivers when Texas designated him for assignment Tuesday, Davis wasn't interested in reporting to the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock. As such, the 33-year-old will hit the open market in search of a better opportunity, though it's unclear if he'll have many suitors lining up for his services. Davis can't reliably play the corner outfield at this stage of his career, and he's declined dramatically as a slugger over the past three seasons. Since the start of the 2019 season, Davis has slashed .212/.291/.374 (80 wRC+) with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate over 693 plate appearances.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers News: Texas Releases Khris Davis The Texas Rangers are in the midst of another tough season as they currently sit at the bottom of the AL West division with a 25-40 record....

JUNE 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Likely set to become free agent The Rangers announced Sunday that Davis has been placed on unconditional release waivers.

Impact Davis is almost a sure bet to clear waivers as no team is likely to take on any portion of the nearly $17 million he's owed for the season. Once he clears waivers, the 2018 AL home run king will become a free agent and could draw interest from a club in search of lightning in a bottle, though most National League clubs will likely hesitate to sign Davis given his limited fielding prowess. The 33-year-old will be able to sign for the league minimum after clearing waivers

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Donaldson gets sticky, Texas cuts Davis

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has found himself in a sticky situation

JUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Donaldson gets sticky, Texas cuts Davis

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has found himself in a sticky situation

JUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Levi Weaver: The Rangers have designated Khris Davis for... - The Athletic The Rangers have designated Khris Davis for assignment and promoted Eli White from Triple-A. Davis came to Texas in the Elvis Andrus trade t...

JUNE 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Khris Davis DFA’d by Rangers, who want look at young players Veteran slugger Khris Davis has been designated for assignment by the slumping Texas Rangers.

JUNE 8, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Khris Davis DFA'd by Rangers, who want look at young players

Veteran slugger Khris Davis has been designated for assignment by the slumping Texas Rangers

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Davis (illness) was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Davis produced a wRC+ of exactly 82 in each of his final two years as an Athletic, and things only got worse for him following an offseason trade to the Rangers. In 22 games, he hit just .157/.262/.333, good for a wRC+ of 67. There's unlikely to be much of a market on the waiver wire for a 33-year-old designated hitter who's been well below average for three straight seasons. The transaction should open up the DH spot for Willie Calhoun, allowing the Rangers to start more accomplished defenders in left field such as Eli White, who was recalled in a corresponding move and will fill the position Tuesday against the Giants.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lyles expected to start for the Rangers against the Giants

The Rangers will send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Giants plan to give Alex Wood the start

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1

Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Scratched with illness Davis was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays due to an illness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Davis was initially scheduled to serve as the Rangers' designated hitter while batting fifth in the series finale, but those duties will instead fall to Nick Solak, who moves up from seventh in the lineup. Charlie Culberson will fill Solak's previous spot in the batting order while manning second base.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Davis went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk during Thursday's loss at Coors Field.

Impact Davis demolished a 440-footer against Jordan Sheffield in the seventh inning. It was his second long ball of the series and his second of what's been a difficult season, partially due to suffering from a quadriceps strain. Across 20 games, the 33-year-old is batting just .182/.296/.386.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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LEADING OFF: Brews minus pitchers Axford, Lauer; Rendon out

Olson hits 2-run, walk-off double, A's beat Padres 5-4 in 10

Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's

Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day

Buehler, Betts propel Dodgers to 5-3 win over Rangers

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Donaldson gets sticky, Texas cuts Davis

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Donaldson gets sticky, Texas cuts Davis

Khris Davis DFA'd by Rangers, who want look at young players

Lyles expected to start for the Rangers against the Giants

Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1