Yankees should be forced to explain keeping Jonathan Davis over Greg Allen

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 28: Greg Allen #22 of the New York Yankees runs back to the dugout after scoring in the 10th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 28, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

The New York Yankees didn’t acquire a center fielder at the trade deadline, but a spark in the form of Greg Allen was brought up from Triple-A. He wasn’t a savior by any means, but Allen provided a much-needed addition based on his skill set as well as a jolt of energy. And he played well in his 15 games.

Then, on Wednesday night, he was sent back down to the minor leagues after the team had claimed outfielder Jonathan Davis off waivers…