The New York Yankees will acquire third baseman J.D. Davis in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.
On Sunday, the Yankees announced that they sent infielder Jordan Groshans, a former top prospect with the Toronto Blue Jays, to Oakland in exchange for the veteran third baseman Davis.
The Yankees’ PR X account made the news official.
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired infielder J.D. Davis and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for infielder Jordan Groshans.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have transferred RHP Nick Burdi to the 60-day injured…
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) June 23, 2024
New York owns the best record in Major League Baseball. They are 52-27 entering Sunday and hold a 1.5-game lead over the second-place Baltimore Orioles. The Philadelphia Phillies have 51 wins, neck and neck with the Yanks, over in the National League.
New York likely isn’t done making moves ahead of next month’s MLB Trade Deadline. The Yankees might own the league’s best record, but holes still appear from time to time. In their quest for title #28, they may have to be a bit more aggressive this time around. It’s clear they have a lot of good going for them. It will be all about how they finish.
Davis is hitting .236 with a .670 OPS this season.
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