Josh Donaldson 3B FA Thu 8/18/22 10:39 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson went 1-for-4 with one homer, four RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's victory over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam off lefty reliever Jalen Beeks with nobody out in the 10th inning. The 36-year-old is significantly better on the road with a .817 OPS and nine home runs in 192 at-bats compared to a .554 OPS and three home runs in 158 at-bats at home. Add this third baseman to the list of struggling Yankees as he has a .138 batting average and .241 slugging percentage in 29 at-bats during his last eight games.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Tue 8/9/22 7:33 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 9-4 win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson put the Yankees on the board with a two-run single in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third, both against Logan Gilbert. The veteran third baseman has multiple hits in three of his last six games after producing just three multi-hit performances over his previous 20 appearances. During the small hot streak, he's knocked six extra-base hits with eight RBI and a 1.288 OPS, improving his season slash line to .231/.310/.405 through 364 plate appearances.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Wed 8/3/22 9:03 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson sent Anthony Rizzo home on a double in the fourth, then came around to score later that inning thanks to a Jose Trevino home run. Donaldson launched a two-run homer of his own in the sixth inning that scored Matt Carpenter and tied the game at 6-6. The third baseman is up to 10 homers on the year. Donaldson struggled in his last eight appearances in July, going 2-for-28, but he is 3-for-6 in two games to start August.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Sun 7/24/22 10:53 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson will sit Sunday versus the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson will get a breather after he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's loss. DJ LeMahieu will start at third base while Joey Gallo enters the lineup in left field after some shuffling and will bat ninth in the series finale.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Thu 7/21/22 11:06 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson isn't starting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson was out of the lineup for four of the five games leading up to the All-Star break and will remain on the bench for Thursday's matinee. DJ LeMahieu is shifting to third base while Anthony Rizzo starts at first.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Sun 7/17/22 10:39 AM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson will sit Sunday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson will get a breather after he went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in his first game back Saturday following a minor hand injury. DJ LeMahieu will start at third base while Matt Carpenter enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats fifth in the series finale.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Sat 7/16/22 3:06 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (hand) is starting Saturday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson was out of the lineup Friday against Boston after he was hit by a pitch on his hand Thursday against Cincinnati. However, he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout Friday and will start at the hot corner and bat fifth a day later.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Fri 7/15/22 3:10 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson (hand) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson was hit by a pitch Thursday during a pinch hit at-bat, forcing him to exit the contest. The injury will cause him to miss Friday's game and he remains day-to-day for the time being. DJ LeMahieu will start at third base and bat leadoff versus Boston.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Thu 7/14/22 10:31 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson exited Thursday's game against the Reds after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson was out of the starting lineup Thursday but came in to pinch hit in the eighth inning. He was hit by a 95 mph fastball and originally tried to stay in the game prior to being lifted for Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Donaldson can be considered day-to-day for the time being, but he will likely have imaging done that will shed further light on his status.
Josh Donaldson 3B FA Thu 7/14/22 3:05 PM
Josh Donaldson
3B FA
Donaldson is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Donaldson will get a day off after he went 1-for-7 with an RBI and run scored in the first two games of the series. DJ LeMahieu will slide over to third base while Anthony Rizzo mans first base and will bat third against the Reds.