Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Wed 5/23/18 7:07 PM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear what prompted Davidson's removal from the lineup at this point. Jose Rondon will slide into the lineup in his place, hitting seventh and serving as the designated hitter.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Tue 5/15/18 2:40 PM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson will take a seat on the bench with no designated hitter available in Pittsburgh's National League ballpark. The 27-year-old is hitting a respectable .286/.405/.536 with a pair of homers through 10 games this month.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Mon 5/14/18 7:08 AM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a game-winning sacrifice fly in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson homered twice in the series and drove in five runs, giving him the team lead with 24 RBI through 34 games. And he's doing that while maintaining a serviceable batting line (.261/.383/.591). His overall approach at the plate has been better in 2018, something easily spotted in the fewer strikeouts (30.5 K%) and more walks (16.1 BB%). Additionally, Davidson has been swinging at fewer pitches outside the zone, dropping that figure from 33.4 percent in 2017 to 23.3 percent his season.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Sat 5/12/18 8:48 PM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer Saturday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
The homer, Davidson's tenth of the season, was an eighth-inning shot off Carl Edwards Jr. which cut the deficit to four. Davidson is now hitting an excellent .250/.380/.563 on the season.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Sat 5/5/18 4:05 PM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson will take a seat Saturday as right-hander Lance Lynn takes the mound for the Twins. Daniel Palka is serving as designated hitter for the White Sox, and Davidson could see increased field work in the near future with Yoan Moncada (hamstring) landing on the 10-day disabled list.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Thu 5/3/18 6:59 AM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson entered Wednesday's game to play third base, the third time this season he's played the position this season. He went 0-for-1 in a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson, who has been Chicago's primary designated hitter this season, began the game on the bench with the White Sox playing in a National League park. However, he was needed to play the field after Yoan Moncada left with a hamstring injury. The injury resulted in Yolmer Sanchez moving from third to second and Davidson entering the game. Davidson qualifies at third base in 2018, but his role as designated hitter could eliminate his position position versatility beginning in 2019.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Wed 5/2/18 11:25 AM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson is not in the lineup against the Cardinals on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson will occupy a spot on the pine following six straight starts, going 9-for-22 (.409 average) with four home runs and six RBI during that span. The DH should return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Twins.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Fri 4/27/18 3:54 AM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI, helping the White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Royals on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
It was long balls number six and seven on the season for Davidson, the first time the 27-year-old slugger has left the yard since April 11. His .225 average leaves a bit to be desired and he's shown a tendency to be streaky, as five of his seven homers have come over the course of two games. Even so, his .353 on-base percentage and .563 slugging percentage are good for a .916 OPS, so if he's able to keep clubbing homers and maintain that number as the season progresses, it would keep him as a worthy fantasy option even if he doesn't hit for especially high average.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Wed 4/25/18 11:20 AM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson is out of the lineup against Seattle on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson will receive a standard day off after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Tuesday's outing. In his place, Daniel Palka will DH and bat sixth in the order.
Matt Davidson 3B/DH/RP FA Fri 4/20/18 2:41 PM
Matt Davidson
3B/DH/RP FA
Davidson is not in the lineup Friday against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson is hitting just .216 so far this year, but a 17.5 percent walk rate and five home runs have given him a strong 148 wRC+. He's striking out a third of the time, though, in line with his career numbers, so he'll have to keep walking and crushing the ball whenever he happens to get a hold of it if he's to remain an effective player. Wellington Castillo will be the designated hitter in his absence.