The Yankees traded for J.D. Davis during Sunday's game, then opened a roster spot for the corner infielder following their loss to the Braves.
The Yankees traded on Sunday for veteran corner fielder J.D. Davis, who struggled this year in a part-time role with the Athletics after hitting 18 homers last year as the Giants' starting third baseman.A left-handed hitter, Rice was called up for the first time last Tuesday and hit .294 in his first six big-league games, five as a starter at first.The Yankees need a spark.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman completed the deal for Davis during Sunday’s game. The Yankees gave up minor-league infielder Jordan Groshans. Davis was a free agent the entire offseason and into spring training because he was hoping for a bigger contract after putting up good numbers with San Francisco last season. Playing 144 games, he hit .248 with 18 homers and 69 RBI.
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