Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Mon 3/4/24 2:58 PM

Donaldson announced his retirement from professional baseball Monday on The Mayor's Office podcast.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson had said earlier this offseason that he would like to play one more season if the right opportunity presented itself, but evidently that offer never came. Injuries limited the 38-year-old to only 50 games in 2023, and he managed just a .678 OPS since the start of the 2022 season. However, Donaldson was one of the better players in baseball for several years, making three All-Star teams and winning one American League MVP. He'll finish with a career .261/.358/.489 batting line with 279 home runs over parts of 13 big-league seasons.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Mon 11/20/23 11:02 AM

Donaldson said Monday in an interview with Josh Wegman of TheScore.com that he is "definitely up" for playing in 2024, but "that would be my last season no matter what."
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson has managed just a .678 OPS since the start of the 2022 season and was limited to 50 games in 2023 because of injuries. He'll also turn 38 next month. Donaldson's batted-ball data remained excellent this season, however, and he still rates fairly well defensively at third base. It wouldn't be surprising for a team to give Donaldson one more shot on a modest one-year deal.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Wed 9/27/23 6:39 PM

Donaldson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson has a .743 OPS in 13 games since joining the Brewers and will head to the bench after the club earned the NL Central title Tuesday. Brian Anderson is starting at the hot corner and batting eighth.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Sat 9/23/23 10:54 AM

Donaldson went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 16-1 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson kicked off the scoring in the Brewers' 12-run second inning, slugging a 371-foot, two-run blast off reliever Steven Okert. The home run was the second in as many games for Donaldson, who has provided Milwaukee with a much-needed power boost since joining the club earlier this month. While he's recorded only eight hits in 37 at-bats (.216) through 10 games, five of those hits have gone for extra bases (three home runs, two doubles).

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Thu 9/21/23 11:16 AM

Donaldson is not in the lineup Thursday at St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
This looks to be a planned day of rest for the 37-year-old third baseman, who slugged a three-run homer in the Brewers' 8-2 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. Andruw Monasterio will man the hot corner and bat sixth in Thursday's series finale.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Wed 9/20/23 10:58 PM

Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson set the tone early with a first-inning blast, and that was all the Brewers would need for the win. He's gone 7-for-32 (.219) with two homers, seven RBI and four runs scored through nine games with Milwaukee after joining the big club Sept. 11. For the season, the veteran third baseman has a .159/.248/.442 slash line with 12 homers, 22 RBI, 17 runs scored and no stolen bases through 43 contests between the Brewers and the Yankees.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Wed 9/13/23 12:23 AM

Donaldson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
After having his contract selected by Milwaukee on Monday, Donaldson delivered an RBI and a run scored in his Brewer debut. He was even better Tuesday, reaching in all four of his plate appearances (two hits, two walks), including a solo home run off Edward Cabrera in the fourth frame. Though the change of scenery could be exactly what the former MVP needed, it's worthwhile to remember Donaldson slashed just .142/.225/.434 in 33 games with the Yankees this season.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Mon 9/11/23 4:34 PM

The Brewers selected Donaldson's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Monday. He'll start at third base and bat fifth in the Brewers' series opener with the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Milwaukee transferred reliever J.C. Mejia (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to clear room on the 40-man roster for Donaldson, who went 3-for-17 with two home runs and five walks in five games for Nashville after inking a minor-league deal with the Brewers on Aug. 31. Prior to catching on with Milwaukee, Donaldson hit .142 with 10 home runs in 120 plate appearances for the Yankees before landing on the injured list July 16 with a right calf strain and then getting cut loose in late August when he completed a minor-league rehab assignment. Donaldson will likely be ticketed for a short-side platoon role at either designated hitter or third base initially, but the 37-year-old could earn more opportunities against right-handed pitching if he fares well in his initial action with Milwaukee.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Thu 8/31/23 6:24 PM

Donaldson (calf) signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Thursday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson still has some work to do in his recovery from the severe right calf strain that has kept him sidelined since mid-July, but he'll report to Triple-A Nashville to begin what will essentially be a minor-league rehab assignment and could become an option for the current NL Central leaders by mid-September. Andruw Monasterio has had a miserable August and may eventually be unseated by Donaldson as Milwaukee's primary option at third base. Because this deal came together before Friday, Donaldson will be eligible to suit up for the Brewers in the postseason.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Tue 8/29/23 2:29 PM

The Yankees released Donaldson (calf) on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson had been ramping up his rehab from a right calf strain but wasn't eligible for activation until mid-September. If he does make it back to play this season, it will be with another organization. Donaldson's two-year tenure in New York didn't go well, as he will finish it having slashed .207/.293/.385 with 25 home runs over 165 games. He's making $21.75 million in 2023 and the Yankees will be responsible for an $8 million buyout of his 2024 club option.