Although the Red Sox just signed first baseman Carlos Delgado to a minor league deal in the hopes that the 38-year-old can contribute down the stretch, the Red Sox are reportedly continuing to search for left-handed first base options, and Chris Davis of the Texas Rangers is the latest name to pop up.
According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are getting "much trade interest" in the 24-year-old, and the Red Sox are among the teams to show interest.
The rumors swirling around Davis come despite another demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this month.
Davis struggled while up with the Rangers this year, hitting an anemic .188 while only sporting a .265 on base percentage in 101 at-bats. He even failed to display any power, which is perhaps his greatest asset.
Davis arrived in the majors with a bang in 2008 by hitting 17 home runs and driving in 55 RBIs in only 80 games. He has since seen his production drop, though, and continues to split time between the majors and Triple-A.
While Davis' career .249 batting average and .299 on base percentage in 224 career games is far from impressive, he continues to tear up the minors, forcing general managers across baseball to keep an eye on the once-highly touted slugger.
He hit six home runs and drove in 30 RBIs while hitting .327 in 44 Triple-A games last season, and has 10 home runs, 63 RBIs, a .357 batting average and a .412 on base percentage in 73 games at that level this season.
According to Sullivan, many feel as though Davis could be a late-blooming bat — like Carlos Pena or Russell Branyan — which, coupled with his solid defensive skills, make him a player worth monitoring.
Sullivan said that it is unlikely Davis would make it through waivers without being claimed, but if he stays in Texas, he could be a prime topic for discussion in the offseason.
