The Giants got an attack Thairo Estrada in a deal with the Yankees in exchange for cash considerations, the two teams announced. Estrada will go to the Giants’ alternative training ground and be added to the 40-man squad. Outfielder Jaylin Davis (left knee tendinitis) was placed on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to open a 40-man grid space.
New York appointed Estrada earlier this week to free up grid space for the newly acquired Robbed smell. Estrada has spent his entire professional career in the Yankees organization. League level in 2019-20. Instead of his bat, Estrada’s value came from his versatile defense, as he recorded a lot of playing time on the shortest, second and third bases in the minor, and also made a few campaigns as a cornerback in 2019.
Estrada may have a tough time breaking into a Giants depth map that is already full of multi-position infielders, but he may be a better depth option behind Brandon Crawford at short stop if Donovan Solano or Mauricio Dubon, especially as Dubon is increasingly used as an outfielder.
Due to his knee problem, Davis would have been sidelined for four to six weeks, so the 60-day position will allow Davis a while to fully push into the minors before the Giants consider finding a place for him. on the active grid. The 26-year-old has performed with San Francisco in each of the past two seasons and appeared in 21 games with a .515 OPS of more than 59 PA.