Josh Donaldson 3B FA Sat 7/3/21 5:00 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson exited Saturday's game against the Royals after hurting himself running out a double, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
It appeared to have been a right calf injury for Donaldson, but the team figures to provide an update in the next few hours to clarify what he hurt. Nick Gordon entered the game to pinch run for Donaldson.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Thu 7/1/21 11:28 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday in the Twins' 13-3 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
For the second straight day, Donaldson homered in his first at-bat of the game, and he's now left the yard in three consecutive contests to boost his season total to 13. While the 33-45 Twins have been one of baseball's biggest disappointments this season, it's been through little fault on the part of Donaldson, who continues to play at a high level in his age-35 campaign. He's currently sporting an OPS over .800 for the sixth straight season, and his 19.4 percent strikeout rate is his lowest since 2016.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Wed 6/30/21 7:12 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
He gave the Twins an early lead, taking Lucas Giolito deep in the first inning. Donaldson has gone yard in consecutive games, and seven of his 12 homers on the year have come in June as he has slashed a strong .273/.355/.606 through 76 plate appearances on the month.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Mon 6/28/21 9:20 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-2 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson was the only Twins hitter with a multi-hit performance in Sunday's win despite the team putting up eight runs. He singled in his first at-bat and then homered to lead off the third to give his team a 4-1 lead. The 35-year-old is slashing .251/.345/.468 with 11 homers, 31 RBI, 33 runs scored and a 31:46 BB:K. He's striking out at his lowest rate since 2016 and continues to produce at the plate with five hits, three RBI and two runs scored in his last three games.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Thu 6/24/21 6:34 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (calf) is starting at third base and batting second Thursday versus Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran third baseman sat out the last five games while managing a calf issue, but he'll return to the lineup coming off Wednesday's scheduled off day. Donaldson is 2-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his past seven games and will attempt to get back on track now that he's feeling better.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Tue 6/22/21 12:29 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (calf) will remain on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson is dealing with calf issues yet again. He'll sit for the fifth straight game Tuesday, though he did appear off the bench Monday, so it looks as though he could return to the lineup soon, perhaps after Wednesday's scheduled off day. Miguel Sano will start at third base in his absence.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Mon 6/21/21 6:28 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup Monday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran third baseman will sit for the fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse a right calf injury. Luis Arraez will receive another start at the hot corner while Donaldson remains sidelined.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Sun 6/20/21 10:05 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson will sit for the third game in a row while he contends with a right calf injury. Luis Arraez will pick up a start at third base in Donaldson's stead.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Sat 6/19/21 3:05 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (calf) remains sidelined Saturday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Calf issues are unfortunately nothing new for the veteran third baseman. His latest such problem popped up Wednesday against the Mariners, causing him to exit in the first inning. He'll sit for the second straight game, with Luis Arraez taking over at the hot corner.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Fri 6/18/21 6:53 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (calf) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners after the first inning with the calf issue, though his departure was initially labeled precautionary by the club. Willians Astudillo will fill in at third base during the series opener in Arlington, with further update on Donaldson likely to come at some point later Friday.