MLB

Athletics Sign Khris Davis To Minor League Deal

Aug 4, 2021, 4:47 PM | Updated: 4:51 pm

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 06: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits a solo home run in the s...

(Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

(Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

‘Khrush’ is back in Oakland

A familiar face has returned to the Oakland Athletics.

The A’s announced on Wednesday that they had reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Khris Davis on a minor league deal.

Davis, 33, was traded to the Texas Rangers in return for shortstop Elvis Andrus during the offseason. The veteran slugger was released on June 13th after batting .157 with two home runs and 5 RBI over 51 at bats (22 games).

‘Khrush’ has not looked like himself over the past two seasons, as the Cal State Fullerton alumnus holds a .184 batting average and .331 slugging percentage dating back to the start of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. His four home runs and 15 RBI over those seasons are a far cry away from his monstrous 2016-18 campaign that saw him hit at least 40 home runs and drive in over 100 runs in each season.

The A’s announced that Davis will report to the team’s Arizona Complex League where he will get at bats in case the team requires his services down the line.

“Given an opportunity, we’d love to have him back in the organization,” manager Bob Melvin said after learning about the move on Wednesday. “It’s giving an opportunity for him to get back to where he was in the past, and he hasn’t had the opportunity here recently, so we’ll see what happens in Triple-A. Obviously, we wish him the best. We hope he gets off to a good start and plays his way here.”

With two months of baseball left, the playoff push is on. Oakland might benefit from the familiar services of an old friend–and maybe even some ‘Oaktober’ magic, as well.

YouTube video

Newsletter

MLB

(The Oakland Athletics take batting practice before facing the Cleveland Guardians on Opening Day 2...

Frankie Cartoscelli

Inside of what could be the Athletics’ final Opening Day in Oakland

Fans poured into the Coliseum lot on Thursday for what could be the Athletics' final Opening Day at the Coliseum after 56 memorable seasons.

5 hours ago

Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning during an Opening Day game a...

Amiliano Fragoso

Bip Roberts thinks the Giants won’t be a ‘pushover’ team in 2024

Former player Bip Roberts joined The Drive Guys Thursday to talk about opening day in the MLB and what it means to him.

10 hours ago

Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning during an Opening Day game a...

Field Level Media

Bob Melvin’s return to San Diego spoiled by Padres

Jake Cronenworth capped a four-run seventh inning with a two-run double Thursday afternoon as the San Diego Padres overtook the visiting San Francisco Giants for a 6-4 win in a matchup of new managers.

10 hours ago

A detailed view of the bases set to the side while the tarp is stretched across the infield during ...

Joseph Jarosz

Sac Bee writer explains why Sacramento is the perfect place for the A’s

Marcos Benton, Opinion Editor for the Sacramento Bee, joined "The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross" on Thursday morning to dive into his recent piece, explaining why there's no downside for the state's capitol to temporarily host the Oakland Athletics.

15 hours ago

Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....

Nijzel Dotson, KCRA Digital Producer

Sacramento River Cats ready for season amid talk A’s will share stadium in 2025

The Sacramento River Cats are ready for the upcoming season, with their home opener set for Friday against the Salt Lake Bees.

15 hours ago

Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants prepares for a spring training game against the Texa...

Joseph Jarosz

Giants release Pablo Sandoval, solidify opening day roster

The comeback attempt by Pablo Sandoval is over, as the San Francisco Giants released Kung Fo Panda on Thursday.

16 hours ago

Athletics Sign Khris Davis To Minor League Deal