The New York Yankees acquired infielder J.D. Davis on June 23, 2024.
J.D. Davis Joins the Yankees
Infielder J.D. Davis officially became a member of the New York Yankees on June 23, 2024. This acquisition brings an experienced infielder to the Yankees' roster.
J.D. Davis's Career Acquisition History
Before his move to the Yankees, J.D. Davis had a significant journey through Major League Baseball. His professional baseball career began when he was selected by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft out of Cal State Fullerton.
Davis later made his way to New York, joining the Mets (New York-NL). This transaction occurred on January 6, 2019, when he and infielder Cody Bohanek were acquired by the Mets from the Houston Astros. In exchange, the Astros received outfielder Ross Adolph, catcher Scott Manea, and infielder Luis Santana.
The table below provides a summary of J.D. Davis's key acquisitions throughout his professional career:
| Team Acquired By | Date of Acquisition | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Astros | 2014 Draft | Selected in the third round of the First-Year Player Draft following his collegiate career at Cal State Fullerton. |
| New York Mets (NL) | January 6, 2019 | Acquired from the Houston Astros along with infielder Cody Bohanek in exchange for outfielder Ross Adolph, catcher Scott Manea, and infielder Luis Santana. |
| New York Yankees | June 23, 2024 | Acquired by the American League's New York franchise. |
For more details on the Yankees' acquisition of J.D. Davis, you can refer to the official press release from MLB.com: Release: Yankees acquire infielder J.D. Davis 6/23/24.
