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Wed Oct 7 201516:55Danks outrighted off Phillies' 40-man roster Wednesday
Danks was outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster Wednesday.
After playing in 50-plus games in each of the previous three seasons with the White Sox, Danks only managed to see time in four games with Philadelphia in 2015, totaling four at-bats. He's now 29, and clearly Danks is not in the rebuilding Phillies' long-term plans.
Thu Aug 6 201518:35Danks optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday
Danks was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
Danks was recalled last Friday, but won't make it a week in the majors before returning to Triple-A. He made four appearances as a pinch hitter with the Phillies over the past four days, but went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Fri Jul 31 201519:45Danks recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
Danks was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Danks' last major league action came with the White Sox in 2014, but he will now receive another opportunity with the Phillies. In 94 games at Lehigh Valley this season, the 28-year-old outfielder batted .245/.305/.335 with three home runs and 33 RBI. He probably won't see consistent playing time with the Phillies, but could serve as a pinch hitter and receive the occasional spot start.
Sun Apr 5 201514:10Danks optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday
Danks was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports.
While Jeff Francoeur made the Opening Day roster over Danks, that may only be a result of Danks still having options. Grady Sizemore will combine with Francoeur to replace Dominic Brown (Achilles) in right field at the start of the season, but Danks could replace Francoeur before long.
Thu Apr 2 201505:56Danks and Grady Sizemore are top candidates to start in right fi...
Danks and Grady Sizemore are the top candidates to start in right field for the Phillies on Opening Day, the team's official site reports.
Domonic Brown will open the season on the 15-day disabled list which creates a starting spot in right field for at least a week or two into the regular season. Danks is 9-for-36 with two doubles and a home run this spring.
Sat Mar 21 201507:01Danks remains in mix for spot on Phillies' bench
Danks remains in the mix for a spot on the Phillies' bench, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Danks, who was acquired off waivers in the offseason, has gone 6-for-23 with a home run this spring. He has one option left, so the Phillies may decide to keep him in the minors at the start of the season to provide additional depth.
Sat Jan 17 201506:19The Phillies claimed Danks off waivers from White Sox on Friday
The Phillies claimed Danks off waivers from the White Sox on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Danks will compete for a bench job this spring. He can play all three outfield positions which should help with his chances of winning a job.
Thu Jan 8 201516:23Danks designated for assignment Thursday
Danks was designated for assignment Thursday, Dan Hayes of CSN reports.
The move was made to clear room on the 40-man for Emilio Bonifacio, who signed a one-year deal with the White Sox on Thursday. Danks appeared in 51 games for Chicago last season, hitting .222 with 10 RBI and 46 strikeouts. He had more success at Triple-A, where he hit .270 in 348 at-bats.
Wed Sep 3 201408:27Danks among White Sox's roster additions Tuesday
Danks was among the White Sox's roster additions Tuesday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
A little more room has opened in the White Sox's outfield in recent days with Alejandro De Aza heading to Baltimore, but Danks likely will not see much more than his usual fourth outfielder responsibilities. He should split time in left with Dayan Viciedo while backing up the other two outfield spots.
Mon Aug 25 201414:07Danks optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday
Danks was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
With an off-day Monday, the White Sox aren't required to make a tweak to their 25-man roster until Tuesday. However, they may be exchanging Danks for the recovering Adam Eaton (oblique), who started a rehab assignment Saturday. In any case, Danks should return to the big club once rosters expand in September.
Wed Aug 20 201416:29Danks isn't in lineup Wednesday against Orioles
Danks isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.
Danks has started each of the last eight games, batting .308 (8-for-26) with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. In his place, Alejandro De Aza will handle center field, while Dayan Viciedo covers left.
Sat Aug 9 201420:10Danks will get start in center field Sunday
Danks will get the start in center field Sunday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Danks was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday and will likely spend a couple weeks with the White Sox in due part to the move of Adam Eaton (oblique) to the 15-day disabled list. The 28-year-old has one home run, five runs batted in, and four runs scored in 29 MLB games this season, but that comes with a batting average of .098.
Sat Aug 9 201416:34Danks recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday
Danks was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Danks has split his time between the White Sox and Triple-A Charlotte this season, with this most recent move coming because Adam Eaton (oblique) moved to the 15-day disabled list. The newly instated Danks may have a hard time staying with Chicago when Eaton returns from the disabled list, creating a short window of opportunity for the 28-year-old.
Wed May 7 201415:55Jordan Danks optioned to Triple-A
White Sox optioned OF Jordan Danks to Triple-A Charlotte.
Danks has just four hits in 41 at-bats with the big club this season. He'll get another shot later this season but is never going to be more than an extra outfielder.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Thu Apr 10 201414:54White Sox recall Jordan Danks from Triple-A
White Sox recalled OF Jordan Danks from Triple-A Charlotte.
Avisail Garcia was placed on the disabled list in a corresponding 25-man roster move with a season-ending shoulder injury. Danks had a big spring offensively and now has a shot at regular playing time, but the 27-year-old is a .229/.303/.344 career hitter in the majors.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Wed Mar 19 201419:29Danks homers again against the Angels
Jordan Danks hit his third home run in two days, blasting a solo homer off of Cory Rasmus in the eighth inning in his only at-bat.
Danks now has five homers on the spring. One would be hard-pressed to find a hitter seeing the ball better than Danks is right now.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Tue Mar 18 201419:25Danks homers twice against the A's
Jordan Danks went 2-for-2 with two home runs as the White Sox fell to the Athletics 16-6 on Tuesday.
Danks' great spring showing continues with his third and fourth Cactus League homers. The first was a solo shot off of Dan Otero in the seventh, the second was a two-run blast off of Nolan Sanburn in the ninth. Danks now has 13 hits in 36 at-bats, six of which have gone for extra bases.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Mon Mar 10 201419:09Danks homers in Monday's effort
Jordan Danks homered as the White Sox defeated the Brewers 6-3 on Monday.
Danks went 1-for-3 overall, taking Johnny Hellweg deep for a two-run shot in the seventh inning. Danks has two homers on the spring. He's battling Alejandro De Aza and Leury Garcia for playing time as a reserve outfielder.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Wed Aug 28 201300:29Danks has two RBI, stolen base against Astros
Jordan Danks went 3-for-4 with two RBI against the Astros on Tuesday.
Danks doubled twice in the game, and his third hit drove in two runs to give the Sox a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning. Danks also stole a base in the game, his sixth of the season. The reserve outfielder is batting .261 in 88 at-bats this year.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Wed Jul 31 201313:05White Sox call up OF Jordan Danks
White Sox recalled OF Jordan Danks from Triple-A Charlotte.
He'll take the place of Jake Peavy on the active roster. Danks is hitting .135 (5-for-37) with one home run and 16 strikeouts in 32 games with the White Sox this season.
Source: Rotoworld.com
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