PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Davis looks to build off 2013 finish

Milwaukee Brewers

Ryan Braun (OF, MIL) is back, and he'll be moving to right field, where he's yet to appear in a game at the big league level. That opens the door for Khris Davis (OF, MIL) to continue where he left off last season. He made the team following an outstanding spring in 2013, but received just 16 at-bats in the month of April before being sent down to Triple-A Nashville. He hit 13 home runs in 243 at-bats there, and was even better upon his recall, with 11 long ones in 136 at-bats down the stretch.

Davis is a good bet to hit for power, but his batting average is a question mark. He had a 75% contact rate with the Brewers last year, and has a 74% career mark in the minors. Manager Ron Roenicke hasn't anointed him as the...

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