Inbox: Will Davis’ hand affect playing time?

Will Chris Davis play on Friday? — Tim M., Charlotte, N.C.

That’s the plan. Davis, who has been dealing with a left hand issue since April, didn’t seem too concerned after he exited early in Tuesday’s 11-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Manager Buck Showalter said the move to rest Davis on Wednesday (coupled with Thursday’s off-day) was already decided on, though he did mention that Davis also got an X-ray.

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Is the injury bothering Davis? Yes. Is it enough to keep him out of the lineup during the playoff push? Probably not. As the first baseman put it, “Some days it hurts, some days it hurts worse.”

Unless things get much worse, I’d expected Davis to be in the lineup against Detroit.

With Chris Tillman coming back, who leaves the rotation? — Josh S., Washington

No one — at least, not yet. Ubaldo Jimenez, who got a second chance when Tillman hit the disabled list, will pitch on Saturday. Tillman will start on Sunday, and Showalter said the club will continue to look at pitching matchups.

I can’t image the Orioles are going to …

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