AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Khris Davis is back with the A's organization, and at least one small thing is right with the world The A's are bringing back slugger Khris Davis on a minor-league deal, assigning him to their Arizona Complex League roster.
Athletics sign Khrush to Minor League deal OAKLAND -- A familiar face is rejoining the A’s organization. Prior to Wednesday’s game against the Padres, Oakland announced the signing Kh...
AUGUST 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Returns to Oakland on MiLB deal Davis signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday.
Impact In what could be his last chance to salvage his moribund MLB career, Davis will rejoin the organization with whom he posted three consecutive 40-homer campaigns between 2016 and 2018. Over the two-plus seasons since, Davis has slashed .212/.291/.374 (80 wRC+) with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate in 693 plate appearances. Davis' diminishing performance at the plate and subpar defense in the corner outfield has limited his utility as a bench piece, so he may need to experiment with a swing change in order to get a look with the Athletics or another team at the big-league level. Because he hasn't played since being released by the Rangers in early June, Davis will first report to the Athletics' Arizona Complex League affiliate before presumably moving up to Triple-A Las Vegas within the next couple of weeks.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's
Andy Ibañez and Jose Trevino each hit three-run homers as the Texas Rangers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over OaklandJUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day
Jose Altuve belted a grand slam in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros, saved by Carlos Correa’s tying homer in the ninth, beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 to give manager Dusty Baker...JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buehler, Betts propel Dodgers to 5-3 win over Rangers
Walker Buehler pitched six scoreless innings of five-hit ball to remain unbeaten since 2019, and Mookie Betts homered and scored three runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-3 victory...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cut loose by Texas The Rangers released Davis on Sunday.
Impact After going unclaimed off waivers when Texas designated him for assignment Tuesday, Davis wasn't interested in reporting to the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock. As such, the 33-year-old will hit the open market in search of a better opportunity, though it's unclear if he'll have many suitors lining up for his services. Davis can't reliably play the corner outfield at this stage of his career, and he's declined dramatically as a slugger over the past three seasons. Since the start of the 2019 season, Davis has slashed .212/.291/.374 (80 wRC+) with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate over 693 plate appearances.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers News: Texas Releases Khris Davis The Texas Rangers are in the midst of another tough season as they currently sit at the bottom of the AL West division with a 25-40 record....
JUNE 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Likely set to become free agent The Rangers announced Sunday that Davis has been placed on unconditional release waivers.
Impact Davis is almost a sure bet to clear waivers as no team is likely to take on any portion of the nearly $17 million he's owed for the season. Once he clears waivers, the 2018 AL home run king will become a free agent and could draw interest from a club in search of lightning in a bottle, though most National League clubs will likely hesitate to sign Davis given his limited fielding prowess. The 33-year-old will be able to sign for the league minimum after clearing waivers
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Cole vs Donaldson gets sticky, Texas cuts Davis
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has found himself in a sticky situationJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cole vs Donaldson gets sticky, Texas cuts Davis
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has found himself in a sticky situationJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Levi Weaver: The Rangers have designated Khris Davis for... - The Athletic The Rangers have designated Khris Davis for assignment and promoted Eli White from Triple-A. Davis came to Texas in the Elvis Andrus trade t...
JUNE 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Khris Davis DFA’d by Rangers, who want look at young players Veteran slugger Khris Davis has been designated for assignment by the slumping Texas Rangers.
JUNE 8, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Khris Davis DFA'd by Rangers, who want look at young players
Veteran slugger Khris Davis has been designated for assignment by the slumping Texas RangersJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Davis (illness) was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact Davis produced a wRC+ of exactly 82 in each of his final two years as an Athletic, and things only got worse for him following an offseason trade to the Rangers. In 22 games, he hit just .157/.262/.333, good for a wRC+ of 67. There's unlikely to be much of a market on the waiver wire for a 33-year-old designated hitter who's been well below average for three straight seasons. The transaction should open up the DH spot for Willie Calhoun, allowing the Rangers to start more accomplished defenders in left field such as Eli White, who was recalled in a corresponding move and will fill the position Tuesday against the Giants.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lyles expected to start for the Rangers against the Giants
The Rangers will send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Giants plan to give Alex Wood the startJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1
Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched with illness Davis was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays due to an illness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Davis was initially scheduled to serve as the Rangers' designated hitter while batting fifth in the series finale, but those duties will instead fall to Nick Solak, who moves up from seventh in the lineup. Charlie Culberson will fill Solak's previous spot in the batting order while manning second base.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in loss Davis went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk during Thursday's loss at Coors Field.
Impact Davis demolished a 440-footer against Jordan Sheffield in the seventh inning. It was his second long ball of the series and his second of what's been a difficult season, partially due to suffering from a quadriceps strain. Across 20 games, the 33-year-old is batting just .182/.296/.386.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies win 11-6, sending Rangers to 15th straight road loss
Austin Gomber pitched six shutout innings, Charlie Blackmon homered and the Colorado Rockies beat Texas 11-6 to finish a franchise-worst 0-9 trip for the Rangers and extend their l...JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers as pinch hitter Davis hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat Tuesday in a loss to Colorado.
Impact Davis played hero in the eighth inning, coming on to pinch hit in the eighth inning and depositing a solo game-tying homer to right field. The long ball was his first this season and accounted for his third RBI. It has been a difficult campaign overall for Davis, who missed the first part of the campaign with a quadriceps strain and has struggled with a .171/.280/.317 slash line. He has struck out 15 times in 41 at-bats.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rox win on wild pitch in 11th; Texas' 13th road loss in row
Ryan McMahon scored on Brett Martin’s wild pitch in the 11th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 3-2JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Davis isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Davis will sit for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-2 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's loss. Willie Calhoun will serve as the designated hitter while Jason Martin starts in left field.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lewis homers, M's hand Rangers 10th straight road loss 3-2
Kyle Lewis doubled and scored Seattle’s first run, then hit a two-run opposite-field homer an inning later that proved to be the difference in the Mariners’ 3-2 win over Texas, the...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Thursday Davis isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Davis will likely serve as the primary DH option after David Dahl (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, but he'll get a breather Thursday. Willie Calhoun will serve as the designated hitter while Jason Martin starts in left field.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
