J.D. Davis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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A former member of the New York Mets has found a new home. Infielder J.D. Davis, who played in Queens from 2019 to 2022, has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB insider Robert Murray.

Baltimore Orioles News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 8

Baltimore Orioles Sign Former A's Third Baseman

The Baltimore Orioles are signing former Oakland A's third baseman J.D. Davis, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner is reporting that this is a minor-league deal.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 7

Veteran Slugger Signs With AL East Rival After Failed Stint With Yankees

This veteran DH/infielder had a short-lived cameo with the New York Yankees, and has now been picked up by an AL East rival. On Wednesday, J.D. Davis signed with the Baltimore Orioles, as MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post first reported.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 7

Orioles Add Depth, Ink Veteran Infielder to Minor League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are signing infielder J.D. Davis, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. An additional report from Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner will be a minor league deal, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / August 7

Ex-New York Mets' Slugger Signs With AL Contender

This former New York Mets' slugger's return to the big apple did not last long. After a disappointing stint with the cross-town rival New York Yankees, DH/infielder J.D.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 7

Baltimore Orioles Reportedly Sign Veteran Utilityman to Deal

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / August 2

Yankees Part Ways with Veteran Infielder, Outright Utility Player

The New York Yankees released J.D. Davis on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Davis went through waivers unclaimed after being DFA’d by the Yankees Sunday after acquiring Jazz Chisholm Jr...

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Yankees make JD Davis roster move after trade confusion

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Rays’ JD Davis trade takes shocking twist after MLB insider admits false report

For a moment, the baseball world sat in stunned wonder, staring at a tweet that made very little sense. In what could only be described as a bizarre bit of MLB trade deadline news, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported on X that the Tampa Bay Rays had acquired JD Davis.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Yankees decide to DFA struggling veteran power hitter

The New York Yankees announced on Sunday that they have designated infielder J.D. Davis for assignment.

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Yankees designate struggling infielder Davis for assignment

Yankees designate struggling infielder J.D. Davis for assignment

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MLB News / Empire Sports Media / July 19

Yankees activate veteran infielder from injured list ahead of Friday’s game

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / July 12

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 to Tuesday for Davis, who was acquired from the Oakland Athletics on June 23 in exchange for infielder Jordan Groshans.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 25

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 the roster spot of infielder/outfielder Oswald Peraza, who was optioned to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes Barre on Sunday.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 24

Insider Urges Yankees to Change J.D. Davis Usage Plan

The New York Yankees are still deciding how to utilize their newest acquisition. On Sunday, the Bronx Bombers traded for J.D. Davis from the Oakland Athletics, and plan for him to help solidify the first base and DH positions in the lineup.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16, 2024

Mets: Why JD Davis chose Oakland over New York

J.D. Davis is revealing why he decided to sign with the Oakland Athletics. Davis wanted the opportunity to play every day and will as an Athletic, per MLB Network.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15, 2024

J.D. Davis lands with Giants rival after team drama

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / March 14, 2024

Should the Toronto Blue Jays be interested in free agent J.D. Davis?

Earlier this week, the San Francisco Giants released corner infielder J.D. Davis after adding Matt Chapman to their 40-man roster. Davis had been the team’s primary third baseman but lost his spot when Chapman was brought on board.

MLB News / LWOSports.com / March 13, 2024

Why And Why Not the Mets Should Bring Back J.D. Davis

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, it was announced that the San Francisco Giants placed infielder J.D. Davis on waivers after the Matt Chapman signing. The purpose of this move was to clear a roster spot for Chapman alongside some money.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9, 2024

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / March 5, 2024

What might attract Blue Jays to a J.D. Davis trade with Giants?

Last week, the Toronto Blue Jays watched their ex, Matt Chapman, leave town for good after putting pen to paper on a three-year, $54-million contract with the San Francisco Giants, squashing any hope of a potential last-minute return coming to fruition.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2, 2024

J.D. Davis comments on Giants' recent signing that throws his status into limbo

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San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2023

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