Yankees activate INF J.D. Davis in advance of series vs. Mets

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The New York Yankees activated infielder J.D. Davis in advance of a two-game series against his former club, the New York Mets.

Davis takes the roster spot of infielder/outfielder Oswald Peraza, who was optioned to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes Barre on Sunday.

Davis, 31, was acquired in a trade from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for infielder Jordan Groshans. An eight-year maj