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Orioles' J.D. Davis: Inks minors deal with Baltimore
J.D. Davis agreed to a minor-league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.Davis became a free agent last week after being released by the Yankees. He's slashed just .218/.293/.338 through 157 plate appearances at the big-league level this season with the Athletics and Yankees, and it's difficult to envision him earning a role with Baltimore unless the club loses a player or two to injury. Davis is expected to report to Triple-A Norfolk with his new organization.
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J.D. Davis: Reaches free agency
The Yankees released J.D. Davis on Friday.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.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Placed on outright waivers
The New York Yankees placed J.D. Davis on outright waivers Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.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.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Removed from 40-man roster
The New York Yankees designated J.D. Davis for assignment Sunday.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.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Back from injured list
The New York Yankees activated J.D. Davis (illness) from the 10-day injured list Friday.Davis had battled a stomach bug prior to the All-Star break but is feeling well enough to suit up for 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.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Hits IL with stomach flu
The New York Yankees placed J.D. Davis on the 10-day injured list Friday due to the stomach flu.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. Jorbit Vivas will take Davis' place on the active roster.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: IL move coming
The New York Yankees are expected to place J.D. Davis on the injured list Friday with an undisclosed injury, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.It's unclear when Davis suffered the injury, but he 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, although a timeline for his return hasn't yet been provided by the club.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Late scratch Sunday
J.D. Davis was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.The 31-year-old probably is perfectly healthy, but Juan Soto's (hand) late addition to the starting nine will bump Davis from the lineup. He's gone 1-for-9 with a double, two walks, an RBI and a run in three games since being acquired by the New York Yankees last weekend.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Expected to platoon at first base
J.D. Davis is expected to be used in a platoon at first base with the New York Yankees, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.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.
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Yankees' J.D. Davis: Acquired by Yankees
The New York Yankees acquired J.D. Davis and cash considerations from the Athletics on Sunday in exchange for infielder Jordan Groshans.After seeing his playing time steadily decrease, Davis was DFA'd by the Athletics on Monday. The Yankees will make room on the 40-man roster for Davis, marking the third organization he's been with since the start of spring training after the Athletics previously signed him following his release from the Giants in March. He appeared in 39 games for the Athletics before losing his roster spot, 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, the Yankees transferred right-hander Nick Burdi (hip) to the 60-day injured list.
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