It was unnecessary.. On November 26, 2018, Donaldson signed a one-year, $23 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. I dont think it was called for. CNN Major League Baseball has issued a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine to New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson for what the "He made a disrespectful comment," Anderson told reporters. [11], Donaldson was elected to his first All-Star appearance in 2014 as the starter at third base for the American League. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He threw his fastball and controlled an array of off-speed pitches as hitters mostly minor leaguers, but, Verlander said hes a hair behind where hed normally be this close to opening day, but thats intentional. Every team in the big leagues has retired his No. But its cool, man, because he changed the game, and I feel like Im getting to a point to where I need to change the game.. Rortvedt, 24, appeared in 39 games last season, hitting just .169. M-V-P!" 6 minutes ago. The former AL MVP was injured on April 5 in the Yankees sixth game this season while running between home and first on a flyout. Following the incident, Donaldson admitted to making the "Jackie" comments but claimed there was no racist intent, noting that he believed it was an inside joke. He rose to prominence in seven seasons with Colorado from 2012-2018 before signing a three-year, $27 million deal with the Yankees. Former Blue Jay Josh Donaldson on Jays fans, fatherhood and more Known to fans as the 'Bringer of Rain', former Blue Jay - now Minnesota Twin, Josh Donaldson is back in Toronto. Donaldson, the Yankees third baseman, referred to Tim Anderson of the White Sox as Jackie, which M.L.B. After a successful year with the Braves, Donaldson agreed to a four-year deal with the Twins, before being traded to the Yankees for the 2022 season. Donaldson also had run-ins with the White Sox in 2021 while he was a member of the Twins, who, like Chicago, play in the American League Central. 2. [70] In 11 major league seasons, Ottavino has a 3.60 ERA across 532 regular-season appearances. Ottavino appeared in five games during the postseason, allowing Kyle Tuckers putaway home run for Houston in its clinching Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. If he makes the majors, hell make $2 million, with $1.5 million in performance bonuses possible, according to the New York Post. Righthander Vince Velasquez is joining the Chicago White Sox, pending a physical, according to FanSided. Josh Naylor drove in three runs against New York. Anyone can read what you share. [5], Donaldson officially converted to third base from catching in the beginning of the 2012 season during spring training. The Yankees placed outfielder Joey Gallo and catcher Kyle Higashioka on the Covid-19 injured list. That's not what I was trying to do by any manner and that's what happened.". I kind of feel like todays Jackie Robinson, Anderson told Sports Illustrated, while saying he wanted to bring fun back to baseball. That was the cause of that confrontation, with Grandal calling those comments unacceptable and making sure he had Andersons back. [81] Aside from playing baseball, Donaldson has also been a lifelong avid golfer. Discovery Company. [42] On August 28, Donaldson hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, leading the Blue Jays to a 96 win and a sweep of the Minnesota Twins. The 2011 AL MVP threw about 40 pitches in two simulated innings. Earlier this month, the two players collided on an attempted pickoff tag at third and Anderson took exception to Donaldsons tag. Righthander Anbal Snchez signed a minor league deal with Washington, with whom he played in 2019-20 before sitting out the 2021 season despite efforts to join another club. CNN has reached out to the White Sox and Yankees for additional comment. [18] A campaign was launched in early June to elect Donaldson as a starter to the 2015 MLB All-Star Game, which was led by Don Cherry and Stephen Amell. He made a racist comment, La Russa said of Donaldson. When it came down to it, Houston was our No. Joshua Adam Donaldson (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Twins. [10] Donaldson helped the A's into making the postseason, and finished the 2012 season with nine home runs, 33 RBIs and a .241 average. [16] The following February, he lost his salary arbitration case against the Blue Jays after seeking $5.75 million. "He just made a, you know, disrespectful comment," said Anderson, who is Black, "Basically, it was trying to call me Jackie Robinson. The MLB announced that Donaldson plans to appeal the decision. NEW YORK (AP) Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will remain on the injured list because of a strained right hamstring after feeling discomfort during a Grade 1 is the mildest of three grades used to define the severity of strains. When asked if he agreed with La Russas claim the comment was racist, Anderson agreed, saying, Along that same line, yeah.. This performance led to his second AL Player of the Week Award of the season. I wasn't really bothering nobody today but he made the comment and it was disrespectful. Righty Sonny Gray, a two-time All-Star, is headed to Minnesota. Now we know why that happened. I've got to get to the bottom of it.". 2023 Cable News Network. }Customer Service. When he was 18 months old he appeared on a local TV station showing off a "picture perfect" golf swing. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The 37-year-old is hitting .125 with one home run over five games. Basically, he was trying to call me Jackie Robinson, Anderson said. appreciated. [5], Donaldson was called up to the majors for the first time on April 30, 2010, filling in for injured catcher Kurt Suzuki. MLB Suspends, Fines Josh Donaldson Following Investigation Josh Donaldson performance for the Yankees left something to be desired. In a locker room interview, Donaldson admitted he called Anderson Jackie during the game, but denied any racist intentions. He claimed it was a long-running joke between them, stemming from a 2019 Sports Illustrated article in which Anderson said, I kind of feel like todays Jackie Robinson.. He had also scored 80 runs, which made him the first player in Blue Jays history to do so before the All-Star break. But its cool, man, because he changed the game, and I feel like Im getting to a point to where I need to change the game., Michael Hill, MLB senior vice president for on-field operations, said Donaldsons discipline was for inappropriate comments.. Josh Donaldson Responds to Criticism of Tim Anderson 'Jackie' Anderson deemed the reference to Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseballs color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, disrespectful before agreeing with his manager that the remark was racist. [6] He played 47 games with the Advanced-A Stockton Ports, where he batted .330 and had nine home runs and 39 RBIs. Donaldson had asked for $11.8 million for the 2016 season, while the Blue Jays had countered at $11.35 million. [14] During the 2014 season, Donaldson hit 98 RBIs, 29 home runs, and 93 runs scored, beating out his career highs with Oakland. Josh Donaldson In 2019, when I played for Atlanta, we actually joked about that in the game. It was just off of an interview of what he called himself," he added. Major League Baseball is reportedly investigating the incident and the possibility of a suspension has been bandied about. It was the eighth 30-homer season of his 17-year career, all but one coming since 2014. [5] In 2008, he played 63 games with the Class-A Peoria Chiefs, where he hit .217 with six home runs and 23 RBIs. Josh Donaldson Suspended for Jackie Comments, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/23/sports/baseball/josh-donaldson-suspended.html. Both teams were issued warnings but no one was ejected from the game. Donaldson is off to a quiet start this season, his second with the Yankees following an offensively disappointing debut campaign. Josh Donaldson doesn't regret signing with the Twins and the two seasons he spent in Minnesota.But he didn't mind being traded three months ago, either. In the final guaranteed season of the deal he signed with the Reds to complete a trade from the Yankees in 2019, Gray will make a little more than $10 million. [32], Sporting News announced on October 29, 2015, that Donaldson had won their MLB Player of the Year Award. There is no dispute over what was said on the field. We are not trying to start any brawls or anything like that, Donaldson told reporters after the game. In the summer of 2006, Donaldson played for the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League where he was an All-Star and hit .302. Verlander said hes a hair behind where hed normally be this close to opening day, but thats intentional. Milwaukee and righthander Brad Boxberger are sticking together, according to ESPN, agreeing to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. ARLINGTON, Texas, EE.UU. MLB has completed the process of speaking to the individuals involved in this incident. Thats huge to say. Add some good to your morning and evening. Joshua Adam Donaldson (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Twins. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onNew York Yankees and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. However, Donaldson's batting average went down to .255. [13] Donaldson hit a three-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles on July 17 to lead the A's to a 54 victory. in 14 appearances this season. The Yankees initially expected Josh Donaldson back by now. Verlanders return to the Astros wasnt a certainty. Kiner-Falefa was with the team just one day, shipped from Texas in a deal for catcher, Traded from the Yankees to the Red Sox before last season, at least in part to keep New York below the luxury tax threshold, the Northeastern product appeared in 69 games and saved 11, with 71 strikeouts and a .239 batting average against in 62 innings. The league is understandably concerned about the message that those comments send and wants to make certain that everyone is comfortable on the diamond. Josh Donaldson #28 of the Yankees bats during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. [61][62] Donaldson batted .259/.379/.521 with 37 home runs and 94 RBIs in 2019. On August 17, Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the tenth inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, winning the game 87. Donaldson walked twice and hit a home run as well as a double in three at-bats as the Athletics won, 98. This game went through a period in time where a lot of those comments were meant, and I think were way past that, Grandal said after the game. What he thought was a joke was not taken that way at all. [25], By the end of August, observers began referring to Donaldson's season as one of the best in Blue Jays' history. [9] After returning to the minor leagues, he spent the season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats and hit .238 with 18 home runs and 67 RBIs for the season. He made a racist comment and thats all Im going to say, La Russa told reporters after the game, adding the accusation is as strong as it gets.. Both teams were issued warnings but no one was ejected. A Warner Bros. Robinson broke the MLB colour barrier in 1947. I know the difference between typical soreness and what I can and cannot work through better than anybody because Ive done it, Verlander said. The A's recalled him in mid August after everyday third baseman Brandon Inge was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an injured arm. All Rights Reserved. Former Blue Jay Josh Donaldson on Jays fans, fatherhood WebAccording to Dan Martin of The New York Post, third baseman Josh Donaldson slightly tweaked his stance recently in an attempt to simplify his approach. The Yankees were down 4-0 by the first inning when Josh Jung hit a grand slam after Cortes got himself in trouble issuing back-to-back, one-out walks. But you know, this is, just in my opinion, somewhere he should not be going.. CNN During the New York Yankees 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox Saturday, Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson, who is White, made a racist . 2023 Cable News Network. Anderson was unfazed by the boos at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. . It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. [31], Despite struggling with a hip injury late in the season,[44] Donaldson played very well in the Jays' division series with the Texas Rangers, the second consecutive season Toronto faced Texas in the playoffs. In his sophomore season, Donaldson hit .276 and led the team with ten home runs; he also threw out 15 of 38 base stealers and had seven pickoffs. He made contact with the lowest percentage of pitches he swung at in the strike zone (76.6%) of all NL batters. [43] Donaldson finished the 2016 regular season with a .284 batting average, 37 home runs, and 99 RBI. In 2019, he came out with an interview and said that he's the new Jackie Robinson We've actually joked about that. If you are wondering where to find that video, Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson has entered the chat. The next day, he recorded his first major league hit, a two-run home run on the first pitch by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dana Eveland. [12] He played 158 games and finished the season with 24 home runs, 93 RBIs and a .301 average and placed fourth in AL MVP voting. He found out he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays while watching the Golf Channel, as well as playing Mortal Kombat. ", Boone said of the incident: "I know some talk of that. "I called him Jackie. But after one rehab game at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, the third baseman is on the mend again. 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New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson hit his first home run of the season on Saturday, striking out twice in a loss to the San Francisco Giants. Hes doing pretty well. [5] Donaldson then played the entire 2009 season with the Double-A Midland RockHounds, and recorded a batting average of .270 with nine home runs and 91 RBIs. April 5, 2023. He became only the third Yankees player with a walk-off ultimate grand slam in Yankees franchise history, following Babe Ruth (1926) and Jason Giambi (2002). Donaldson scrapped with Anderson on May 13 in Chicago after making a hard tag, and Anderson responded with a shove, resulting in the benches and bullpens clearing. Anderson had to be restrained by teammates. "My meaning of that is not any term trying to be racist by any fact of the matter," Donaldson said. On December 5, 2015, Donaldson was revealed as the cover athlete for MLB The Show 16. He also addressed his comments with his teammates after the game. Jose Abreu holds back Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox after a benches-clearing dispute between Yasmani Grandal of the Chicago White Sox (not pictured) and Josh Donaldson of the New York Yankees (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2022. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. I just thought it was a low blow and I want to make sure I've got my team's back. . Along with being a four-time Silver Slugger winner, Cruz won last years Roberto Clemente philanthropy award for his work in his native Dominican Republic. And then it happened again. I don't really play at all. WebLatest news and commentary on Josh Donaldson including photos, videos, quotations, and a biography. Josh Donaldson makes $21,750,000.00 this year. His current contract terms are 4 yrs/$92M (20-23) & 24 team option. How many teams has Josh Donaldson played for? Josh Donaldson has played for 6 teams; the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees. Donaldson also was fined an undisclosed amount for his actions Saturday at Donaldson, the Yankees third baseman, referred to Tim Anderson of the White Sox as Jackie, which M.L.B. Donaldson was escorted off the field by Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Anderson was led off by third base coach Joe McEwing. He won the June 19 Player of the Week Award after hitting three home runs, four doubles, one triple and nine runs driven in with 12 hits in 27 at bats. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. I dont believe there was any malicious intent in that regard, Boone told reporters. What Beef Does Gerrit Cole Have With New Yankees Teammate Donaldson said he would be open to having a private conversation with Anderson. New York Yankees player Josh Donaldson will serve a single-game suspension for his comment to White Sox player Tim Anderson. There is no dispute over what was said on the field he said. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. NEW YORK (AP) Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will remain on the injured list because of a strained right hamstring after feeling discomfort during a minor league rehabilitation assignment. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. That resulted in an exchange of words and a modest bench clearing. Just last week, Anderson took exception to a physical tag from Donaldson when the teams played in Chicago. Seen here in a 2020 game with Houston, Justin Verlander says he feels great following his first bullpen session of 2022. From May 2531, he batted .440 with 11 runs scored, six home runs, and 11 RBIs. nj.com