The hope is that Davis is out only a couple days. That way, the Orioles don't have to rely on Ryan Flaherty as their primary first baseman for a long stretch. Steve Clevenger could also be an option at first base, but he's the club's only back-up catcher on the roster. Nick Markakis could come in from right field and Nelson Cruz or Delmon Young could play in right, but then you're sacrificing one defensive position for another.