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Ike Davis Getting Work in the Outfield

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Jon Heyman had an interesting and unexpected update today on Ike Davis. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ first baseman has been working in the outfield to improve his versatility.

The Pirates have Pedro Alvarez and Ike Davis as left-handed platoon options at first base, and the belief is that one of those two will be traded this off-season. It’s possible that the Pirates could go with neither player and add a full-time first baseman. As for Davis working in the outfield, it doesn’t make a lot of sense for the Pirates. They have Travis Snider as an expensive bench option, and a fourth outfielder who could take over if Gregory Polanco struggles or if someone gets injured. At best, Davis would be the fifth best outfield option for the Pirates, and maybe the backup left-handed first base option. Basically he would be Andrew Lambo, but making $4 M extra.

Of course, Davis could be working on versatility for another team to ensure that he finds a situation that gives him plenty of playing time. That would make more sense, although I think his best value is going to be at first base.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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