D-backs agree on 1-year deal with RHP Zach Davies
Right-handed pitcher Zach Davies has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a mutual option for the 2023 seasonMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACH DAVIES PITCHER - NO TEAM
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Reaches deal with Snakes Davies agreed Tuesday with the Diamondbacks on a one-year contract worth up to $4.5 million, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact According to Heyman, the deal includes a club option for 2023, potentially locking Davies in with Arizona for two years if he impresses during his first season in the desert. With 155 career MLB starts to his name, Davies was one of the more experienced rotation options on the open market, though the 5.78 ERA (5.03 xFIP) and career-worst 5.8 K-BB% he turned in over 148 innings with the Cubs in 2021 doesn't make him especially appealing for fantasy purposes. He'll still likely be in strong position to enter the season as the No. 4 or 5 pitcher in the Diamondbacks' rotation, provided his delayed signing doesn't affect his ability to build up his pitch count over the final two weeks of spring training.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox left-hander Dallas Keuchel and Cubs right-hander Zach Davies are named Gold Glove Award finalists Pitchers Dallas Keuchel of the White Sox and Zach Davies of the Cubs are Gold Glove finalists, Rawlings announced Thursday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
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Won't make another start Davies won't pitch during this weekend's series against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Davies' final turn through the rotation lined up for Friday's series opener, but he'll instead shut things down after discussing it with the team. The 28-year-old struggled during his first season with the Cubs, posting a 5.78 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 114:75 K:BB over 148 innings, and he's poised to hit free agency during the offseason.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hit hard in loss Davies (6-12) lasted just two innings Friday against the Cardinals, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two as he took the loss.
Impact Davies was slammed right away as five consecutive Cardinals hitters reached base in the first, amounting to three runs. He came back out for the second and allowed a pair of base hits before Tyler O'Neill took him deep to make it a 6-0 advantage for St. Louis. The 28-year-old has had a month to forget, as he's put up a 15.32 ERA, 2.92 WHIP and 9:11 K:BB over 12.1 innings in September. Davies has failed to make it to the third inning in two of his last four starts but is set up for a favorable matchup to end the year with a meeting against the Pirates next week.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hit hard again Friday Davies allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings Friday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Davies held the Brewers off the board for three innings but was unable to contain them after that. The 28-year-old allowed five straight batters to reach to kick off the fourth, resulting in three runs for the opponents. He then allowed three of the first four hitters he faced in the fifth to reach before being pulled with the bases loaded and one out. One more run would come in to score that would be charged to Davies. The right-hander allowed 15 earned runs over his last three starts and has not seen the sixth inning since Aug. 20. He now sits at a 5.49 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and 112:73 K:BB over 146 innings this season and leads all qualified pitchers in walks.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up five in short start Davies (6-11) allowed five runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout through two innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 15-4 defeat to the Giants.
Impact Davies was one strike away from escaping a bases-loaded situation in the second unscathed, but a two-RBI single from Tommy La Stella and a subsequent three-run homer from Brandon Belt spelled the end of the right-hander's day. After compiling a 1.72 ERA in May and a 4.17 ERA over the course of June and July, Davies has a 8.73 ERA over eight starts in August and September. The long ball has also haunted the impending free agent lately, as he's given up 14 home runs in his last eight starts. He conceded just 10 in his first 22 starts of the season.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lauer shines as Brewers roll to 10-0 blowout of Phillies
Eric Lauer allowed four hits in seven innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-0 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up for six runs Davies allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three batters over four innings Sunday against the Pirates. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Davies was punished by the long ball Sunday. He allowed a first-inning solo home run to Yoshi Tsutsugo and then a grand slam to Brian Reynolds in the third. Reynolds would chase Davies out of the game in the fifth after leading off with a single and eventually came around to score, charging the 28-year-old with his sixth run of the game. Davies has now failed to reach five innings in seven of his last 11 starts and sits at a 5.16 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 108:67 K:BB over 139.2 innings. He tentatively lines up for a meeting with the Giants his next time out.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pir...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows one run in no-decision Davies allowed one earned run on six hits while striking out three across 4.1 innings in the win over the Twins on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Davies' only run allowed came in the first inning after he allowed the first two batters to reach. He was pulled with one out in the fifth with the top of the lineup coming to bat. The 28-year-old has had an inconsistent season, but he's allowed just seven runs in his last four starts. He has a 4.91 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 105 strikeouts in 135.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies scheduled to start for Cubs at Twins
The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with John GantAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out six in no-decision Davies pitched 4.2 innings against Colorado in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six. He did not factor in the...
Impact The right-hander threw 47 of 72 pitched for strikes but was pulled with two outs in the fifth inning. He hasn't earned a win since July 23, going 0-4 with two no-decisions over his past six starts. Over that span, he has posted a troublesome 7.53 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. Davies will try to find his way back into the win column when he next takes the mound, which is likely to be next week at Minnesota.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Charged with 10th loss Davies (6-10) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in six innings to take the loss against the Royals on Friday.
Impact Davies began Friday's game by tossing three scoreless innings, but he gave up four solo home runs across his final three frames. The righty has given up at least four earned runs in four of his last five appearances, and he's been charged with four losses across that span. He'll attempt to right the ship in his next start and tentatively lines up to take the mound on the road against the White Sox on Friday.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies expected to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City
The Royals will start Brad Keller on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out seven in no-decision Davies allowed three runs (no earned) across six innings and did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Marlins. He gave up four hits and one walk while striking out sev...
Impact Davies had a bit of tough luck, as a Sergio Alcantara error in the sixth inning extended the frame before Brian Anderson launched a three-run home run with two outs. That accounted for the only runs allowed by Davies, who recorded seven or more strikeouts for the third time this season. It was a much-needed good outing for the righty after allowing 14 earned runs across six innings in his last two starts. He's slated to face the Royals on Friday in his next scheduled start.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs release former ace Arrieta after rough return to team
Right-hander Jake Arrieta has been released by the Chicago CubsAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surrenders seven runs again Davies (6-9) took the loss to the White Sox on Sunday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and a walk with five strikeouts in two innings.
Impact Davies labored immediately, allowing three home runs in the first inning. He surrendered five runs in that first frame and two more in the second to mark consecutive starts permitting seven runs. The 28-year-old righty has now lost three straight starts, allowing 18 runs in 12 innings, causing Davies' ERA to balloon to 5.26 from 4.30 in that span. The one positive has been 22 strikeouts over his last 17.1 innings pitched.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox
The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodón strikes out 11, White Sox blank Cubs 4-0
Carlos Rodón struck out 11 in five stellar innings, Cesar Hernandez and José Abreu hit back-to-back home runs and the Chicago White Sox blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows seven runs in loss Davies (6-8) allowed seven runs across four innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Rockies. He gave up six hits and two walks while striking out just one.
Impact Davies was bitten by the beast that is Coors Field, and it's hard to have much success at altitude while only striking out one batter. Colorado hitters managed to put the ball in play frequently, and that led to two doubles and two home runs against Davies. The righty now has a 4.79 ERA and 6.31 K/9 this season, which makes him more of a matchup option at this point. Davies has a tough matchup in his next scheduled start Sunday against the White Sox, so fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Davies gets shelled in Cubs' loss to the Rockies Davies allowed seven runs on six hits, including a grand slam in Tuesday’s 13-6 loss to the Giants.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Davies expected to start for the Cubs against Rockies
The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle FreelandAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
