Yankees Trade for J.D. Davis to Bolster Infield Amid Injuries

Veteran corner infielder acquired from Athletics as Yankees address roster gaps left by Rizzo and Stanton injuries.

J.D. Davis, a right-handed hitter, joins the Yankees from the Athletics after being designated for assignment.
The Yankees traded minor league infielder Jordan Groshans to Oakland in exchange for Davis and cash considerations.
Davis is expected to play first base and provide depth at the corners, filling in for injured Anthony Rizzo.
The Yankees are also dealing with Giancarlo Stanton's hamstring strain, adding urgency to the acquisition.
Davis has a career .259 batting average and hit 18 home runs last season with the Giants.