Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Tue 7/27/21 9:31 AM

Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
If the veteran third baseman is on the trade block, he's doing everything he can to enhance his value. Donaldson is slashing .297/.413/.568 over his last 11 games with three of his 16 homers on the year, and with Jose Miranda banging loudly on the door with a 1.051 OPS at Triple-A, the Twins have every incentive to clear space at the hot corner by moving Donaldson.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Wed 7/21/21 8:09 AM

Donaldson went 2-for-5 with a solo homer ad two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson led off the sixth with a solo blast to left to bring the Twins within a run. His next time up he would lead off the eighth with a single and came around to score on a two-run shot from Jorge Polanco to give the Twins their first lead of the game at 5-4. The 35-year-old swatted the second round-tripper over his last five games and picked up his second multi-hit effort over that span too. Donaldson doesn't have as much pop in his bat as he used to but is still having a productive year, slashing .251/.354/.490 with 15 homers, 39 RBI, 42 runs scored and a 42:59 BB:K over 297 plate appearances.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Sun 7/18/21 9:01 AM

Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson got things rolling for the Twins with an RBI single in the first inning, then led off the fourth with a solo home run to left. The long ball was his first of July and contributed to his first multi-hit effort of the month. The 35-year-old is slashing .250/.349/.487 with 14 homers, 37 RBI, 40 runs scored and a 38:55 BB:K over 281 plate appearances.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Sat 7/10/21 11:27 AM

Donaldson is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
There's been no indication that it's anything but a regular day off for Donaldson, who has gone 0-for-6 with a pair of walks in two games since returning from right hamstring soreness. Luis Arraez will start at third base and bat leadoff Saturday.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Thu 7/8/21 5:22 PM

Donaldson (hamstring) is starting Thursday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson had missed the last four games due to right hamstring soreness, but he ran the bases as part of a full workout ahead of Thursday's matchup, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. He apparently checked out fine after his workout and will start at third base and bat second in his return to the lineup.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Wed 7/7/21 11:48 AM

Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson will miss a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with right hamstring soreness, and he hasn't appeared off the bench in any of the last three contests. Per Park, manager Rocco Baldelli said Donaldson will be available off the bench Wednesday and will go through another full workout Thursday before it's determined if he's ready to rejoin the starting nine.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Tue 7/6/21 3:53 PM

Donaldson (hamstring) is not starting Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
There's yet to be any update from the Twins, but it's growing increasingly likely that Donaldson gets placed on the injured list, as right hamstring soreness now sidelines him for a third consecutive game. Leadoff hitter Luis Arraez once again gets the nod at third base Tuesday.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Mon 7/5/21 4:02 PM

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran misses his second straight game after leaving Saturday's game with a right hamstring issue. It's unclear how much longer Donaldson will be sidelined, or if he might require a trip to the injured list. Luis Arraez starts at third base Monday, and will likely man the position until Donaldson is ready to return.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Sun 7/4/21 11:42 AM

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Right hamstring tightness will sideline Donaldson for the series finale after he exited Saturday's contest with the injury. The Twins have provided no further updates on the third baseman's condition, so he should still be considered day-to-day. Luis Arraez is starting at third base and batting leadoff Sunday.

Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Sat 7/3/21 8:03 PM

Donaldson was diagnosed with right hamstring tightness after he left Saturday's loss to the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson pulled up while running out a double Saturday and was removed from the game as a precautionary measure. However, the issue is considered very mild, and the third baseman is considered day-to-day for now.