On December 28, 2015, Davis was traded to the Reds with Caleb Cotham, Tony Renda, and Eric Jagielo in exchange for Aroldis Chapman.[9] He started the 2016 season with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos before getting a promotion to Triple-A in August.[10][11] Davis made the Reds' Opening Day roster in 2017[12] and made his major league debut on April 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing four runs in three innings.[13] Davis picked up his first major league win on May 3, pitching 5 scoreless innings over the Pirates in a 7–2 win.[14] He was sent back down to Triple-A Louisville on May 10.[15] He returned to the majors in September following the end of the minor league season.[16]
After the season, Davis underwent hip surgery.[17][18] He was outrighted to Triple–A on August 27, 2018, after completing his rehab stint.[19] Davis became a free agent at the conclusion of the season on November 2.[20]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On February 18, 2019, Davis signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was invited to spring training.[21] He was reassigned to Triple-A on March 26.[22] His contract was purchased on May 25.[23] Davis appeared in five games before landing on the Injured List on June 8 with a blister.[24] He suffered a forearm injury while on rehab assignment and was later transferred to the 60-day Injured List.[25][26] On September 1, Davis was outrighted off the Pirates roster and he elected free agency following the season.[27]
Personal life
Rookie got engaged to his fiancé Allison Fisher on September 28, 2019. Davis' father, Billy, also attended Dixon High School, and played college baseball for Louisburg College. His older sisters, Lauren and Ayrien, both played softball and basketball at Dixon.[28]