Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson will likely make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday against the Rays, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The delayed start to his game action isn't surprising, given that Baldelli and Donaldson have had conversations about resting the 35-year-old slugger more often in the 2021 campaign to keep him fresh for the end of the year. Even with a limited workload, Donaldson could be poised for a bounce-back year, as he still hit the ball hard in 2020- and ...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson could have a reduced workload in 2021 to ensure that he makes it through a full season healthy. Donaldson missed 32 games last year because of calf issues- but made his lower body a focus this offseason, as he worked on strengthening his leg muscles and even changing his running technique. He's healthy and ready to go for the 2021 season- though the team plans to limit his usage in spring training and early in the regular season. Despite the ...

Donaldson only played 28 games in 2020, hitting .222/.373/.469. The .222 average sticks out like a sore thumb (or perhaps a sore calf, which kept him out of the postseason). The main culprit, if there was one, was a loss in launch angle from 13.3 in 2019 to 6.2 in 2020, including only being in the "sweet spot" of 8-32 degrees 24.1% of the time. That said, it was 28 games, and the overall wRC+ of 129 was similar to the 132 in 2019. His age, 35, is not a major concern yet, especially considering ...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is not on the team's roster for the wild-card playoff series against the Astros. Donaldson has not played since departing Fridays game due to a calf cramp, as he was unable to push off on the injured body part during workouts Monday. Marwin Gonzalez will earn the start at the hot corner in Game 1 on Tuesday and bat ninth, giving him DFS appeal due to his low price tag. It doesnt sound as if Donaldsons return is imminent, as he was left off the ...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) and outfielder Byron Buxton (head) are not among the clubs starting nine for Saturday's contest versus Cincinnati and right-hander Luis Castillo. Donaldson left early Friday due to cramping in his right calf, which has already sidelined him for more than a month this season. Buxton was hit by a pitch in the head, but has only displayed mild concussion symptoms, with the club optimistic that he can be cleared in time for Game 1 of the Wild ...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) departed Fridays contest versus Cincinnati early with cramping in his right calf, the same one that caused him to miss a month of the season earlier in 2020. The timing certainly doesnt bode well for Donaldsons status over the final two games of the regular season, but its unclear at this stage if the injury is something that Donaldson can play through come the postseason. Having mashed five home runs during September for a .525 SLG, Donaldson...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson was a combined 3-for-6 with a three-run homer and two walks during Tuesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Donaldson is still trying to shake the rust off after missing all of August with a calf strain. The 34-year-old is slashing .244/.396/.512 with three homers and eight RBI in 41 at-bats. Now that he is back and healthy, you can expect Donaldson to enjoy a productive final few weeks.

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesdays contest against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Donaldson will return to the hot corner and his No. 2 spot in the order after missing nearly a month due to a strained right calf. Prior to the injury, Donaldson had been off to a slow start in 2020, delivering a .614 OPS through his first seven games, yet his track records indicates that the power will begin to come in droves as ...

The Minnesota Twins planned to give third baseman Josh Donaldson and outfielder Byron Buxton between 5-7 innings of action Monday while at the clubs alternate training site as both remain on the comeback trail. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that both players could have updates on their status in the near future. Donaldson has been out of the mix since July 31 due to a calf injury that the team has remained cautious about, while Buxton is dealing with inflammation in his left shoulder that has ...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson took some at-bats at the clubs training facility on Tuesday and looked very good. Donaldson has been absent for most of time with his new club and has been dealing with a strained calf since August 4. Donaldson was struggling in the seven games he played, but he has a proven track record that owners should be patient when he does indeed return. It seems like Donaldson is trending in the right direction and could return in the near future.