JONATHAN DAVIS NEWS

Loses 40-man spot Davis was designated for assignment Friday.

Impact Davis has come to the plate 85 times at the big-league level this season but has done very little with those opportunities, homering just once while hitting .143/.282/.200. As a 29-year-old with a career .548 OPS, he's unlikely to be a particularly attractive option on waivers.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Davis was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Davis appeared in nine games for the Blue Jays over the past month, but he was exclusively utilized off the bench. The 29-year-old will receive more regular playing time down at Triple-A.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Renfroe hits slam, Red Sox launch 6 HRs, rout Blue Jays 13-4

Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam, Kiké Hernández drove in three runs with two homers and the Boston Red Sox routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-4

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with Blue Jays Davis was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Davis was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the day, but he won't end up making his way to Buffalo. He'll take the roster spot of Breyvic Valera, who's out due to a family medical emergency. Davis is unlikely to see much playing time with Lourdes Gurriel, George Springer, Teoscar Hernandez and Randal Grichuk all healthy.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Blue Jays optioned Davis to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Davis would be designated as their 27th man for the doubleheader with the Rangers, so his move to Triple-A after the twin bill comes as little surprise. With all of George Springer, Randal Grichuk, Teoscar Hernandez and Lourdes Gurriel healthy, Davis didn't have a path to seeing even semi-regular work in the Toronto outfield.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays shut out Rangers in both ends of doubleheader

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a first-inning grand slam, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his 31st homer of the season, and George Springer and Randal Grichuk also went deep for Toronto as...

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Davis was optioned to Triple-A and appointed as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Rangers.

Impact He clears a spot on the 26-man roster for Breyvic Valera but will stick around for one more day before heading to Triple-A. Davis primarily works as a defensive replacement and/or pinch runner. He is hitting .143 in 70 at-bats this season.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Blue Jays The Blue Jays recalled Davis from Triple-A Buffalo before Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Davis will fill the open roster spot left by Joe Panik's being dealt to the Marlins. His stay on the big-league roster could be brief, however, with newly-acquired reliever Adam Cimber expected to join the Blue Jays as soon as Wednesday. Davis made a minimal impact offensively before being optioned June 22, hitting just .147 in 68 at-bats as a backup outfielder.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Davis (personal) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Davis had been away from the team for a week, first while on the paternity list and then while on the restricted list. He's ready to play again now but will do so at the Triple-A level, as the Blue Jays no longer need him as an extra outfielder now that George Springer (quadriceps) is healthy.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to restricted list Davis (paternity) was transferred to the restricted list Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Davis has been on the paternity list since Tuesday, and his move to the restricted list will allow him to spend a few more days with his family. The 29-year-old is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays in the coming days.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaitlyn McGrath: Blue Jays roster move: - Jonathan Davis to the... - The Athletic Blue Jays roster move: - Jonathan Davis to the paternity list - Santiago Espinal recalled from Triple-A and active for tonight’s game

JUNE 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes on paternity list Davis was placed on the paternity list prior to Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Davis will be away from the team for Tuesday's game and can remain on the paternity list for up to three days. The move shouldn't have a large impact on Toronto, as Davis has served as an extra outfielder for the club. Infielder Santiago Espinal was recalled in a corresponding roster move.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in rout Davis went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Though he didn't account for any of the Blue Jays' Fenway Park-record-tying eight home runs on the day, Davis benefited from the top-to-bottom dominance of the Toronto lineup. He scored two runs for only the second time all season while exceeding his total (one) from the Blue Jays' prior 10 games this month. Though he picked up the start in center field Sunday, Davis is expected to serve primarily as a fourth or fifth outfielder while all of Lourdes Gurriel, Teoscar Hernandez and Randal Grichuk are healthy.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Vaughn helps White Sox rally past Blue Jays 6-1

Andrew Vaughn homered in the seventh inning and delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Davis isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Miami.

Impact Davis has lost out on playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for the sixth time in the last eight games. Randal Grichuk will shift to center field while Teoscar Hernandez starts in right.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Davis isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Davis will get a breather after he went 0-for-2 with a run and a walk in Sunday's nightcap. Randal Grichuk will start in center field while Teoscar Hernandez takes over in right.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for matinee Davis isn't starting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact Davis recently drew six straight starts, but he'll now be excluded from the lineup for a second straight game. Lourdes Gurriel, Randal Grichuk and Teoscar Hernandez will start in the outfield from left to right.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fifth straight start Davis will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Rays.

Impact The Blue Jays appear to value the defense Davis provides in center field, as he'll be manning the position for the fifth game in a row. He could be in store for steady work in the outfield until George Springer (quadriceps) is back from the injured list, but aside from providing the occasional stolen base, Davis probably can't be counted on to provide much production from a fantasy standpoint. Over 209 career plate appearances in the majors, Davis is slashing .197/.300/.292.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Red Sox over Jays 8-7

J

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals base Tuesday Davis went 1-for-1 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Davis entered the game in the seventh as a defensive substitution and wound up kicking off a three-run eighth with a leadoff double and eventually came around to score on an RBI single by Vladimir Guerrero. The 29-year-old was first to bat once again in the ninth and reached base after getting hit by a pitch. He ended up stealing second but was left stranded. Davis figures to remain with the big-league club while George Springer (quadriceps) is on the injured list but won't see any regular action unless another one of the team's starting outfielders gets hurt.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero homers, Blue Jays rally past indecisive Braves 5-3

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of Atlanta’s indecisive fielding in the eighth inning, rallying past the Braves 5-3

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teoscar Hernández gets key hit as Blue Jays beat A's 9-4

Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Toronto’s five-run eighth inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 9-4

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins major-league club Davis was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was demoted last week with George Springer (quadriceps returning from the injured list, and he'll rejoin the team with Springer aggravating his injury. Davis should operate as Toronto's fourth outfielder with Lourdes Gurriel, Randal Grichuk and Teoscar Hernandez set to handle the everyday roles in the outfield.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández returns to Jays lineup after bout with COVID-19

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández returned to the starting lineup Friday night against Atlanta after missing three weeks because of a positive test for the coronavirus

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS