Infielder J.D. Davis has been designated for assignment by the Oakland A's after previously being cut by the San Francisco Giants in spring training. Davis received $1.1M of his $6.9M salary before signing with Oakland for $2.5M. If not traded, he will become a free agent. The Athletics also made other roster moves, including recalling outfielder Lawrence Butler and selecting utilityman Tyler Nevin.
Before snapping a nine-game skid Tuesday, Oakland designated corner infielder J.D. Davis for assignment and outrighted outfielder Seth Brown to Triple-A Las Vegas. https://t.co/WQmfPfcXZ5
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Several roster moves by the @Athletics today: They DFA'd infielder J.D. Davis and outrighted OF Seth Brown to Triple-A @AviatorsLV. Oakland recalled OF Lawrence Butler and selected utilityman Tyler Nevin from Vegas. A's have lost 9 in a row and host @Royals tonight.
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Welcome to Anaheim, J.D. Davis. https://t.co/SdQriZFspI
Infielder J.D. Davis was designated for assignment by the Oakland A's, sources tell ESPN. Davis was cut by San Francisco in spring training and received only $1.1M of his $6.9M salary before signing with Oakland for $2.5M. If he's not traded by Oakland, he'll be a free agent.