JAYLIN DAVIS NEWS

Sent to minors The Giants optioned Davis to their minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Since being acquired from the Twins at the 2019 trade deadline, Davis has struggled in his limited opportunities at the big-league level, slashing a collective .167/.237/.278 in 59 plate appearances across the past two seasons. All of Mike Yastrzemski, Alex Dickerson, Mauricio Dubon and Austin Slater were clearly ahead of Davis for playing time in the San Francisco outfield, so the 26-year-old will likely head to Triple-A Sacramento pick up regular work.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Davis (knee) is expected to start Saturday's spring game against the Royals, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Davis has yet to appear in a Cactus League game this season due to a sore knee, but he's slated to play right field and bat ninth against Kansas City on Saturday. The 26-year-old ran the bases Thursday, and the Giants didn't sound too concerned about his injury. Assuming he's fully healthy, Davis should now compete for a spot on the major-league roster heading into the regular season.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belt making progress from illness, resumes baseball activity

First baseman Brandon Belt has resumed baseball activities with the San Francisco Giants at spring training after dealing with what manager Gabe Kapler called a virus without provi...

MARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with sore knee Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday that Davis has had some knee soreness but will return to the lineup soon, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Davis has yet to appear in a Cactus League game this year, but Kapler's update provides an explanation for his absence. However, Davis ran the bases Thursday, and the team doesn't sound too concerned about his long-term health. Once he's fully healthy, Davis should compete for a spot on the major-league roster heading into the regular season.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Davis still hopes to find his path in a crowded Giants outfield Jaylin Davis got only 12 at-bats in the big leagues before being sent to the alternate site last season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pham, Padres use big six-run 10th for 12-7 win over Giants

Tommy Pham hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning after Trent Grisham began at second base under baseball’s new extra-innings rule, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisc...

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits in starting role Slater went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Wednesday in the Giants' 7-6 win over the Padres.

Impact Healthy again after missing two games with a bruised right hip, Slater cracked the lineup against a right-hander (Chris Paddack), a reward for drawing three walks in his first start of the season back on July 25. The righty-hitting Slater was up to the challenge, providing two hits out of the No. 8 spot in the lineup. He should continue to see the bulk of his opportunities versus lefties, but Slater could end up settling into more of a full-time role if either Jaylin Davis or Hunter Pence -- who have combined to go 2-for-29 to begin the season -- fail to break out of their early slumps.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Davis is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Austin Slater is starting in right field for Davis, who is sitting for the first time in four games. Davis is 2-for-12 with a home run and six strikeouts this season.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trial and error: Jaylin Davis homers, but Giants stumble... Max Muncy hit two home runs, doubled, scored three runs and knocked in two as the Giants lost 9-1.

JULY 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Muncy homers twice, leads Stripling, Dodgers over Giants 9-1

Max Muncy homered twice, Ross Stripling pitched seven neat innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-1

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davis makes most of chance to start with HR It only took Jaylin Davis one at-bat to show why the Giants are so excited about the 26-year-old outfield prospect. After earning his first...

JULY 25, 2020 • MLB.COM

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whiffs seven in win Stripling (1-0) picked up the win Friday after holding the Giants to one run on four hits while striking out seven across seven innings.

Impact Stripling did not issue any walks and gave up his only damage of the night on a solo home run to Jaylin Davis in the third inning. The right-hander, who has found himself bouncing between starter and bullpen duties, most recently landed himself a spot in the rotation in replacement of David Price. With a new grip on his changeup, Stripling is proving that he can take on either end of the pitching role. Last season, the 30-year-old compiled a 3.47 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 101:20 K:BB across 32 appearances (15 starts).

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Davis is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Joe McCarthy draws the start in right field for the season opener Thursday. Davis has been competing for playing time throughout summer camp and could benefit from the universal DH. The right-handed hitting outfielder will likely serve in a platoon role with McCarthy. Clayton Kershaw (back) was scratched from Thursday's start and replaced by Dustin May, which likely had an effect on manager Gabe Kapler's lineup. Davis could easily make his 2020 debut Friday against Alex Wood and the Dodgers.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants rookie Davis appreciates support in taking a knee Jaylin Davis called home and spoke with his family then his decision immediately became clear: he would kneel for the national anthem.

JULY 21, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Giants rookie Davis appreciates support in taking a knee

San Francisco Giants rookie right fielder Jaylin Davis considered it a difficult decision to kneel for the national anthem

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants players, Kapler kneel during anthem Multiple Giants players took a knee during the national anthem ahead of Monday’s game against the Athletics, and manager Gabe Kapler was amo...

JULY 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler knelt during the national anthem along with several of his players before first pitch of a 6-2 exhibition win against the Athletics in Oakl...

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabe Kapler, Jaylin Davis, Austin Slater among SF Giants to kneel during national anthem At least three Giants players took a knee during the anthem Monday.

JULY 21, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Competing for playing time Davis is doing everything he can during camp to earn a spot in the Giants' outfield to begin the 2020 season, Alex Pavlovic of NBCSports.com reports..

Impact Davis could benefit from the universal DH since outfielders like Hunter Pence and Alex Dickerson could soak up many of those opportunities. This opens the door for the 26-year-old who hit 35 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A last season, slashing a combined .306/.397/.590 in 541 minor-league plate appearances. Davis has the ability to play both left field and center field.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Davis hits first career home run to lift Giants past Rox

Jaylin Davis hit his first career home run to end it with one out in the ninth, sending the San Francisco Giants past the Colorado Rockies 2...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019