"Chris Davis isn't getting another audition.

The Texas Rangers aren't interested in seeing if Davis has the ability to play in the big leagues. Instead, they are trying to win the American League West for a second straight season and believe Davis can help them accomplish that with Adrian Beltre on the disabled list.

That's why manager Ron Washington went with Davis at designated hitter -- as well as Mitch Moreland at first -- Sunday night even though Toronto started left-hander Brett Cecil.

"That's the best lineup we could put out there today," Washington said. "I am trying to see what guys give us the best opportunity to win. Some days, there will be Davis and Moreland. Other days, there won't."

In his first start Saturday after being called back up, Davis went 1 for 3 with an RBI single in the fourth inning. He played third base but didn't have any balls hit his way."