The Los Angeles Angels added to their infield depth Friday, reportedly agreeing to terms on a new contract with a former New York Mets infielder.
The Angels agreed to terms on a minor league contract with journeyman infielder J.D. Davis, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.Davis, 31, is a career .257 hitter in parts of eight seasons with the New York Mets, Yankees, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland A's.Last season Davis played 46 games for the A's and Yankees, slashing .218/.293/.338.
Luis Rengifo, who's filled a similar role with the Angels in recent years, had season-ending surgery on his right wrist in Aug. 2024. Rengifo was slated to see time in 2025 at third base, where veteran Anthony Rendon is expected to compete for a job after struggling to remain healthy and productive last year.Davis immediately becomes a player to watch in camp.In 2019, Davis hit .307 with 22 home runs and a .895 OPS with the Mets.
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