4 years agoBaltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is seeking a specialist for his sore back, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Davis has been day-to-day with a lower back strain since last week and currently there is no timetable for his return. Davis was limited to just 16 games last season while dealing with patellar tendinitis in his left knee. He put up a brutal .115/.164/.173 batting line with zero home runs and one RBI over his 52 at-bats last year and hasn't been an effective hitter since 2017. In fact, he's hit below the Mendoza Line (.200) three-straight seasons while his once legendary power has gone by the wayside. Earlier this offseason Davis claimed he had made mechanical changes to his swing and the Orioles were committed to giving him regular playing time. He'll most likely begin the season on the injured list, which opens the door for the rebuilding Orioles to give first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle all of the at-bats he can handle.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBaller
Source: Joe Trezza