J.D. Davis, a utility player for the San Francisco Giants and a former New York Met, is a trade candidate for the New York Yankees, who could be looking to upgrade at a number of important roster places.
With Giancarlo Stanton expected to play designated hitter in 2024, Anthony Rizzo at first base, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge lurking in the outfield, and Anthony Rizzo at first base, the New York Yankees are stacked with sluggers at several positions.
But there’s always space for improvement, especially for a team hoping to make it back to the World Series. Additionally, according to Mike Axisa of CBS Sports, the Yankees may soon get one by trading for J.D. Davis, a utility player for the San Francisco Giants.
After the Giants signed free agent third baseman Matt Chapman to a three-year, $54 million contract, Axisa said that Chapman’s exit from the team might be imminent. Speaking to the San Francisco Chronicle about the signing, Davis said it was “definitely surprising” that he would probably no longer be in the starting lineup.
However, a number of teams may be inquiring about getting Davis since they could use an upgrade at third base. Given how unstable some of their infield spots are still, the Yankees might be one.
“Axisa pointed out that the Yankees feature an aging DJ LeMahieu at third base, an unproven Oswald Peraza at first base, and Anthony Rizzo, who is returning from a concussion at first base and has a history of back issues.” “Enrique Hernández re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers last week, so it appears that New York is attempting to improve their bench.”
Since Davis is scheduled to enter unrestricted free agency in 2025 and won an offseason arbitration hearing to earn a $6.9 million salary for 2024, acquiring him wouldn’t be too expensive.
LeMahieu is predicted to bat first for the Yankees, a highly sought-after position that is just ahead of Judge and Soto.
which marked his lowest hitting average in a 13-year MLB career, his recent play may leave something to be desired.
At the plate, Davis had the best year of the three in 2023, hitting.
Though it remains to be seen if he can improve the Yankees’ defense, there are reasons to think he may compete in a number of places.
“Throughout his career, Davis has rated poorly at the hot corner,” according to Axisa. “It’s possible that he made progress with the glove in 2023, but it’s more likely that it was an anomalous season.” Davis can nevertheless play third base and has first base and left field experience.
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