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• Athletics' J.D. Davis: Lands on IL

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Oakland placed Davis on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right adductor strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Davis had been expected to miss at least the next few days while recovering from the injury, and the club has now decided a trip to the IL was warranted. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

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• Athletics' J.D. Davis: Likely out at least a few days

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Davis (groin) is unlikely to play for at least a few days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis suffered a hip flexor/groin injury Sunday and was set to be examined by Athletics doctors Monday. Esteury Ruiz was spotted in the A's clubhouse Monday, but it's not clear whether he could be a potential roster replacement for Davis. More information should be available after Davis' exam.

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• Athletics' J.D. Davis: Exits Sunday with groin injury

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Davis exited Sunday's win over the Nationals after five innings due to a right groin strain, MLB.com reports. Davis felt tightness in his groin during a fourth-inning at-bat, likely the result of a difficult over-the-shoulder catch he'd made in the top of the frame on a CJ Abrams flyball. The veteran infielder is slated for an MRI on Monday and considered day-to-day until that evaluation is completed. If Davis is forced to miss any additional time, the trio of Tyler Nevin, who served as an in-game replacement Sunday, Abraham Toro and Darell Hernaiz would all be candidates to draw starts at third base.

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• Athletics' J.D. Davis: Drills two homers

  Rotowire Mar 30, 2024

  Davis went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's loss to Cleveland. Davis went deep twice against Guardians starter Logan Allen. After being released by the Giants during Cactus League play, Davis quickly found a new home with the A's. His counting stats may end up being lacking due to Oakland's lineup, but the 30-year-old infielder's consistent playing time should help him maintain value in deeper leagues.

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• Athletics' J.D. Davis: Opens Athletics tenure hot

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2024

  Davis is 3-for-5 with a double over his first two Cactus League games with the Athletics on Sunday and Monday. The new veteran addition has wasted no time making his mark with his pair of productive performances. Davis projects to hold down the primary role at third base once the regular season begins, and he'll have several more opportunities in spring play to continue tuning up for that assignment.

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• Athletics' J.D. Davis: Signs with A's

  Rotowire Mar 15, 2024

  Davis signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Athletics on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The Matt Chapman signing squeezed Davis out of San Francisco, but he will remain in the Bay Area. With a .760 OPS across the past three seasons, Davis instantly becomes one of the best bats in Oakland's lineup and is sure to see regular action at third base. However, the Athletics don't project to be competitive in 2024, so the 30-year-old could be flipped to a contender at the trade deadline in order to add to the team's pool of minor-league prospects.

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• J.D. Davis: Released by San Francisco

  Rotowire Mar 11, 2024

  Davis was released by the Giants on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Davis went unclaimed after the Giants placed him on waivers Saturday following the Matt Chapman signing and now is free to sign anywhere. Because the 30-year-old elected to take the Giants to arbitration this offseason, the club will have to pay him only a fraction of the $6.9 million he had been owed. Davis slashed .248/.325/.413 with 18 home runs across 544 plate appearances last season and should receive plenty of interest on the open market.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Placed on waivers

  Rotowire Mar 9, 2024

  The Giants placed Davis on waivers Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. Davis entered spring camp as the Giants' primary third baseman, but he quickly found himself without a clear path to playing time after the team signed Matt Chapman to a one-year deal. Rather than having Davis begin most games on the bench, the Giants will now place him on waivers in an effort to alleviate $6.9 million from their payroll. Davis slashed .248/.325/.413 with 18 homers and 69 RBI across 544 plate appearances last season and is sure to receive interest from other clubs, if not on waivers then on the free-agent market.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Wins arbitration hearing

  Rotowire Feb 8, 2024

  Davis will make $6.9 million in 2024 after winning his arbitration case against the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis slashed .248/.325/.413 with 18 home runs and 69 RBI across 544 plate appearances in his first full season with San Francisco -- good enough to earn himself an extra $350,000 over what the Giants offered him. Davis appears in line to serve as the Giants' starting third baseman again in 2024 and is slated to enter free agency next winter.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Season ends with shoulder strain

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2023

  Davis was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 27, with a left shoulder strain. Davis injured his shoulder on a slide during Tuesday's game against the Padres and it will prematurely end his 2023 campaign. The 30-year-old will finish having slashed .248/.325/.413 with 18 home runs and 69 RBI over 144 games. Davis will be arbitration-eligible for a final time this offseason.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Suffers shoulder strain

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2023

  Davis exited Tuesday's game against San Diego with a strained left shoulder, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Davis' injury came on an awkward slide into third base after he hit a line drive into right field during the first inning. The Giants haven't provided any information that could help determine how long Davis' absence will be, but a trip to the injured list is possible and would put an early end to the 30-year-old's season. If Davis does end up missing an extended period of time, Tyler Fitzgerald would likely see an increase in reps at third base with Wilmer Flores (knee) also rehabbing an injury.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Exits with injury

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2023

  Davis was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres with an apparent shoulder injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Davis made an awkward slide into third base during the first inning of Tuesday's contest and seemingly injured his shoulder in the process. Luis Matos entered the game to replace Davis as Tyler Fitzgerald shifted to third base.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Heads to bench Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2023

  Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis is 1-for-13 with two walks and four strikeouts over his past five games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Wilmer Flores is starting at the hot corner and batting third.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Not in Thursday's lineup

  Rotowire Sep 21, 2023

  Davis isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. After going 2-for-11 with an RBI and three runs scored across his last four games, Davis will get a day to rest Thursday. His absence will allow Wilmer Flores to start at third base and bat second.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Heads to bench

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2023

  Davis will sit for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis has swung a hot bat recently, homering three times in his last seven games while slashing .346/.433/.846. The veteran won't be asked to start twice in one day Saturday, but he'll likely return to the lineup for the nightcap and will be looking to tee off on lefty Kyle Freeland. In the afternoon game, Wilmer Flores starts at the hot corner.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Not starting Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 10, 2023

  Davis isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis has been hot recently, going 7-for-17 with two homers, three doubles, five runs and four RBI over the last four matchups. However, he'll get a breather Sunday with Wilmer Flores starting at third base.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Launches homer

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2023

  Davis went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. After going 24 contests without a homer in August, Davis has gone yard in two of his last three games. He's hitting .304 (7-for-23) in September since he shook off a hand injury. The corner infielder is at a .249/.323/.414 slash line with 17 homers, 63 RBI, 55 runs scored and a stolen base through 130 contests this season. His .737 OPS is his worst in five years, but he's still managed to be productive when it comes to counting stats.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Ends power drought

  Rotowire Sep 6, 2023

  Davis went 3-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs. The 30-year-old led a four-homer barrage for the Giants, taking Hayden Wesneski deep in the sixth inning to give San Francisco a 6-4 lead, but Chicago quickly answered back and never trailed again. Davis snapped a 24-game power drought with the performance, a stretch in which he'd managed only three doubles and four RBI, but he's been showing signs of life lately -- including Tuesday's effort, he's batting .316 (12-for-28) over his last 12 contests.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Scratched from lineup

  Rotowire Sep 1, 2023

  Davis (hand) was scratched from the lineup Friday versus the Padres, Steven Rissotto of GGX News reports. Davis is dealing with left hand soreness and he will get the night off Friday. Casey Schmitt will take over at third base and bat ninth against San Diego.

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• Giants' J.D. Davis: Sitting out Monday

  Rotowire Aug 21, 2023

  Davis is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis will get a breather after he started in each of the last four games while going 5-for-14 with a double, an RBI and a run. With Davis on the bench, Wilmer Flores will pick up a start at third base in his stead and bat third in the series opener.

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