Former Cubs top prospect the Yankees stole this offseason emphatically announces Triple-A arrival

For all the, "If only Brennen Davis could stay healthy..." truthers out there, this one's for you. Can he stay healthy? That'll remain up for debate for the duration of his career. But when he's healthy, the talent is undeniable, and the Yankees are beginning to reap the rewards after several silent seasons in Cubbie blue.

The Cubs showed serious patience and restraint with Davis, their former top-100 name and 2021 Futures Game MVP who suffered an escalating number of maladies from that point forward, ranging from both chronic to freak, like the ankle injury that got him carted off the field and ostensibly ended his Chicago career.

This past offseason, they finally found a logical breaking point, and the Yankees decided to pounce (despite their outfield looking relatively plump, with another former Cub in Cody Bellinger taking a leading role).

Davis was always going to be a roll of the dice, but the bet was that he'd be able to harness his immaculate raw power and provide some jaw-dropping highlights wil active. It was a no-risk proposition: either he provided impressive depth, or he continued on a downward trajectory in Western Pennsylvania's finest rehab centers.

After a slow ramp-up period and some time in the Florida Complex League, Davis appeared at Double-A Somerset in May, slugging two home runs in eight games, which paired nicely with his three at the FCL level. On Tuesday, he was bumped up to Triple-A and ... saw one pitch and deposited one pitch into the seats at 106 MPH. The tools are definitely still there.

Yankees Triple-A outfielder (and former Cubs top prospect) Brennen Davis smokes 106 MPH home run

Davis has joined a crowded position group in the Yankees' system, but the spotlight of New York shines down on Scranton sometimes, too. Popping off in the high minors with the Yankees is typically a great way to get noticed. Just ask the newest Giant, Dominic Smith.

Davis' heartwarming comeback story would have a much sweeter ending if it culminated in the Bronx, though, and though his time in the system has been short, all he's done so far is mash and emphatically answer questions about where his skills have gone. Keep an eye on this one in the coming weeks. Davis and Everson Pereira sharing an outfield together could make that grassy berm beyond the fence quite dangerous.