Although outfielder Brennen Davis was pushed out of the Chicago Cubs‘ outfield picture due to a series of breakout prospects and unfortunate injuries, he still possesses significant power potential. Now, at 25 years old, Davis will have the chance to reach his full potential with the New York Yankees, a team that needs depth in the outfield, particularly at the minor-league level.
Last offseason’s one-year addition, Oscar González (formerly of the Guardians), has moved on, and top prospect Everson Pereira is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Meanwhile, Jasson Dominguez is likely to be promoted to the major league roster full-time, aiming for his first Opening Day start next season.
This has created several openings in the Scranton outfield, providing Davis with a chance to rebuild his reputation.
The 2021 Futures Game MVP only played 47 games at the top minor-league level last year, dealing with ongoing injuries. Despite this, he still posted an .828 OPS and will now look to impress the Yankees during spring training and the upcoming season.
Yankees sign Brennen Davis, former Chicago Cubs top prospect and Futures Game MVP
Brennen Davis, a second-round pick in 2018, was quickly rising through the ranks in 2021, boosted by his standout performance at the Midsummer Classic and a strong .933 OPS in a 15-game stint with Triple-A Iowa at the end of the season. However, since then, the path has been rocky for the talented slugger.
He played only 43 games in Triple-A in 2022, posting a .191 average and .641 OPS, and followed that with 62 games in 2023, where he struggled further with a .187 average and .575 OPS.
While 2024 could signal a potential rebound, 47 games is too small of a sample to draw definitive conclusions. The past three years have been marked by consistent struggles and a range of setbacks—some recurring, others more unexpected. Davis has faced several injuries, including back problems that often lead to a decline in performance, as well as core muscle surgery, a back fracture, and a season-ending ankle break that required him to be carted off the field.
Now, Davis will try to rebuild his career in a setting that might offer him a better chance at success. The Yankees frequently call upon their Scranton outfielders midseason when their plans falter, and Davis could find an opportunity waiting for him after a challenging stretch of bad luck.
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