Davis likely to begin year on bench: According to MLB.com, OF Rajai Davis is probably the odd man out of the Blue Jays starting lineup in 2012 after missing the final six weeks of 2011 with a hamstring injury. Eric Thames and Travis Snider are the front-runners to start in left field. Jose Bautista and Colby Rasmus already have right and center field secured. (Updated 10/24/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Davis was expected to be the Blue Jays' leadoff hitter in 2011, but he dealt with injuries for much of the season, getting only 320 at-bats. The good news is he stole 34 bases in those 320 at-bats, but he also hit only .238. Clearly, he can be a factor in Rotisserie leagues even in a part-time role, so you shouldn't completely dismiss him in Fantasy. But if he's not expected to win a starting job, you wouldn't want to target him with more than a late-round pick. (Updated 10/24/2011).
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Rajai Davis enters the 2012 season firmly entrenched as the backup in center field behind Colby Rasmus for the Blue Jays. The 31-year-old speedy Davis is coming off a season in which he hit .238 with 34 stolen bases, 21 doubles and 44 runs scored over 320 at-bats with Toronto. Expected to begin the year as the team's leadoff hitter, injuries derailed him and Rasmus will continue to keep him off that track. Davis will be primarily just a backup outfielder for the Blue Jays in 2012. Still, he should continue to steal plenty of bases and that will help Fantasy owners in Rotisserie formats. Outside of that, Davis should be limited to AL-only Fantasy leagues. (Updated 2/8/12)