Oakland Athletics Designate J.D. Davis, Send Seth Brown to Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics have designated infielder J.D. Davis for assignment and sent outfielder Seth Brown to Triple-A Las Vegas amid a nine-game losing streak. Davis, who signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the A's after being released by the Giants, struggled with a .236/.304/.366 slash line and four home runs in 39 games this season. Brown, who has also struggled at the plate, was given a reset at Triple-A to regain form. The moves corresponded with the recall of outfielder Lawrence Butler and the selection of utilityman Tyler Nevin, both of whom contributed in a 7-5 win against Kansas City. Davis' release follows his surprising cut from the Giants after they signed Matt Chapman, and despite his past success, his performance and defensive issues limited his playing time. The A's hope these roster changes will improve their performance and provide opportunities for new players.