Chris Davis
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Announces retirement
Davis (hip) announced his retirement from baseball Thursday.
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The 35-year-old calls it quits on a 13-year career spent with the Rangers and Orioles. He'll retire with 295 homers (including 53 in his All-Star season back in 2013) and 1,160 hits. While he was one of the league's best power hitters in the middle of the last decade, he's struggled significantly since the start of the 2018 season, hitting .169/.251/.299 over that span, so the decision comes as little surprise. Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, he'll still be paid the $23 million remaining on his seven-year, $161 million deal next season despite his retirement, though a portion of that money will be deferred. Davis never saw game action in 2021 while dealing with back and hip injuries.
The 35-year-old calls it quits on a 13-year career spent with the Rangers and Orioles. He'll retire with 295 homers (including 53 in his All-Star season back in 2013) and 1,160 hits. While he was one of the league's best power hitters in the middle of the last decade, he's struggled significantly since the start of the 2018 season, hitting .169/.251/.299 over that span, so the decision comes as little surprise. Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, he'll still be paid the $23 million remaining on his seven-year, $161 million deal next season despite his retirement, though a portion of that money will be deferred. Davis never saw game action in 2021 while dealing with back and hip injuries.
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The one-time slugger went 6-for-52 with a .337 OPS in 16 games and appeared on track for another high-priced slump of a season before landing on the injured list in mid-August with a kneecap injury. Davis staggeringly still has two years and $46 million remaining on the seven-year deal he signed back in 2016. Even discounting his brief appearance in 2020, he has a .564 OPS with 28 homers and 331 strikeouts in 233 games over the previous two seasons. The Orioles showed some promise during the shortened campaign before finishing with a 25-35 record, so Davis' playing time may continue to slide in 2021 with better and younger options at first base and designated hitter. There's little hope of a resurgence at this point, and it could be only a matter of time before Baltimore eats the remaining money on his deal to free up a roster spot.
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Gets season-ending hip surgery
Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that Davis (back) underwent arthroscopic left hip labrum surgery Wednesday in Dallas, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. Elias said Davis "projects to be out for the season" while he spends the next 4-to-5 months recovering from the procedure.
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Rehabbing away from team
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Davis (back) is conducting his rehab program in Texas at an outpatient facility, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
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Placed on 60-day injured list
Davis (back) was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Could miss extended time
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde acknowledged the possibility Monday that Davis (back) could begin the season on the 60-day injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Getting back checked by doctors
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that Davis is continuing to experience back soreness and remains without a timeline to return to action, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Committed to playing in 2021
Davis (kneecap) said Wednesday that he isn't considering retirement during the offseason, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
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Davis reportedly considered retirement after the 2019 season, but he's fully committed to playing in 2021. The 34-year-old dealt with knee issues over much of the 2020 campaign and was forced to compete for playing time when he was healthy. After struggling over a limited sample last year, Davis could struggle to find consistent at-bats once again.
Davis reportedly considered retirement after the 2019 season, but he's fully committed to playing in 2021. The 34-year-old dealt with knee issues over much of the 2020 campaign and was forced to compete for playing time when he was healthy. After struggling over a limited sample last year, Davis could struggle to find consistent at-bats once again.