The Athletics have traded recently DFA’d infielder J.D. Davis to the New York Yankees, along with cash considerations, in exchange for infielder Jordan Groshans. This trade was reported by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi on Sunday. Davis was designated for assignment on June 17 after a lackluster performance this season, batting .236/.304/.366 with four home runs and five RBI in 135 at-bats.
Groshans, a former first-round pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018, has primarily played in the minor leagues with a brief major-league appearance with the Miami Marlins in 2022. In that appearance, he hit .262/.308/.312 with 16 hits, one home run, and two RBI in 61 official at-bats. The 24-year-old utilityman is expected to provide the A’s with depth at several positions, including first base, third base, shortstop, and outfield. This trade will give Oakland more flexibility in their lineup and bolster their defensive capabilities.