J.D. Davis DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Free-agent infielder J.D. Davis agreed with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league deal that includes an invite to major-league spring training on Friday, according to sources. Davis was only able to land a minor-league deal with the Halos after a disappointing 2024 campaign with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. In 46 combined games between the two clubs, he slashed a weak .218/.293/.338 with a .631 OPS, only four home runs, six RBI, 13 runs scored and 39 strikeouts in 157 plate appearances. The 31-year-old veteran right-handed hitter will now hope to impress in spring training and win an Opening Day roster spot as depth for the Angels at both third base and first base behind Anthony Rendon and Nolan Schanuel, respectively. In 2023 with the San Francisco Giants, Davis hit 18 homers and drove in 69 with a .248/.325/.413 slash line in a career-high 144 games.

Free-agent third baseman J.D. Davis signed a minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. This will be Davis' third team of the season after starting the 2024 campaign with the Oakland Athletics and also spending time with the New York Yankees. In Baltimore, he's expected to start at Triple-A Norfolk while giving the O's some depth at third base with Jordan Westburg (hand) and Jorge Mateo (elbow) out for extended time due to injuries. The 31-year-old veteran hasn't made much of an impact with his bat for the A's and Yankees this year, slashing only .218/.293/.338 with four home runs, six RBI and 13 runs scored in 142 at-bats. The former third-round selection by the Houston Astros in 2014 out of Cal State Fullerton is unlikely to be much more than a bench bat if he makes it back to the big leagues in Baltimore to close out the season.

New York Yankees third baseman J.D. Davis has been placed on outright waivers by the organization on Wednesday. This news comes after Davis was designated for assignment earlier in the week to make a room for Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the roster. The 31-year-old is slashing an ugly .105/.227/.158 with one RBI in 22 plate appearances with the Yankees. Davis has some upside at the plate as he blasted 18 home runs with the San Francisco Giants last season. If unclaimed, Davis will head to free agency where he'll be eligible to sign anywhere.

The New York Yankees reinstated infielder J.D. Davis (illness) from the 10-day injured list on Friday before their series opener against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to kick off the second half of the 2024 season. Davis is back with the big-league club after battling a stomach illness to close out the first half. The 31-year-old could occupy the short side of a platoon at first base with rookie Ben Rice against left-handed pitching, which could make him attractive in AL-only leagues down the stretch, at least until Anthony Rizzo (forearm) returns from the IL. There's not a whole lot of upside with the 31-year-old right-handed bat, though. Davis has one hit in his first 13 at-bats for the Yankees and was hitting .236 (29-for-123) with four home runs and five RBI in 39 games with the Oakland Athletics to begin the campaign.

The New York Yankees acquired infielder J.D. Davis from the Oakland Athletics for infielder Jordan Groshans and cash considerations on Sunday afternoon. Davis was designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier this week and gives the Yankees some additional depth. The veteran has been relatively mediocre this season as he is slashing .236/.304/.366 with four homers, five RBI and 12 runs scored in 39 games. Landing in New York gives Davis a little more fantasy relevance as he figures to see some playing time with Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) sidelined. Nevertheless, he is nothing more than a depth option in the deepest of mixed leagues for the time being.