Davis is out of the lineup Wednesday. With a lefty (Ross Detwiler) on the mound for the Rangers, Mark Canha will get the start at first base. This is a trend that could continue, at least in the short term, with Davis getting the starts versus righties.

Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. Davis dealt with back spasms throughout the spring, but he appears to be over the issue and back to full health. He's just 1-for-6 through the team's first two games, but he's found a way to get on base as he's drawn three walks. The lefty figures to serve as the team's everyday first baseman.

Davis (back) will serve as a designated hitter in one of the Athletics' split-squad games Friday, Joe Stilich of CSN California reports. Davis suffered back spasms nearly a week ago, and has been on the road to recovery since. Following a batting cage session Sunday, he finally has a scheduled spot in the lineup. While his return will take longer than initially expected, it shouldn't impact his availability for Opening Day barring a setback.

Davis (back) could return to spring training action Wednesday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports. Davis has been battling back spasms since early last week, but manager Bob Melvin said he hopes to get the first-baseman into a start Wednesday prior to the team's off day Thursday.

Davis (back) is hitting in the batting cage on Sunday and should be back in the lineup in a few days, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The back injury has kept Davis out longer than originally planned, but he should still have plenty of time to get ready for the season as long as he doesn't suffer any further setbacks.

Davis (back) will be out until at least Sunday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. Davis' back spasms occurred prior to Monday's game, and it will keep him out for a little while at least. Spasms can resurface throughout the year randomly, so it's worth weighing the risk when looking at him as a potential pick in deep leagues.

Davis will miss Wednesday's game with back spasms, reports John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Davis is scheduled to play on Thursday, so the injury does not appear to be a concern for the team.

Davis signed a one-year, $3.8 million contract with the A's on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. Davis will command only a $300,000 raise in his second year of arbitration, after slashing just .233/.344/.378 with 11 homers in 143 games between New York and Pittsburgh last season. He'll provide depth at first base for Oakland following last month's trade, behind the likes Brandon Moss (hip), Stephen Vogt (foot) and Billy Butler.

Davis was traded to the Athletics on Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Davis was moved for international slot money, and will reportedly serve as organizational depth at first base with Brandon Moss, Stephen Vogt and the newly added Billy Butler all options at the position.

The Pirates designated Davis for assignment Thursday. This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Davis' tenure in Pittsburgh was mostly disappointing. After coming over from the Mets in mid-April, Davis hit just .233/.344/.378 with 11 homers and 51 RBI in 131 games. He's been trying to increase his versatility in recent weeks by working in the outfield in Arizona, but the market for Davis may be rather thin.