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New York Yankees' Josh Donaldson walks to the dugout after being called out on strikes against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Third baseman Josh Donaldson's unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday, Aug. 29, when the former AL MVP was released.(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File) **FILE**

Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games this year

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New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson warms up for the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Denver.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Yankees’ Josh Donaldson hurts calf and could be headed back to injured list

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New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Josh Donaldson apologizes to Jackie Robinson’s family

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New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for ‘Jackie’ comment

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Umpires, left, call for calm while Chicago White Sox third base coach Joe McEwing (99), second from right, holds back White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) during a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Anderson says Donaldson made racist remark, Yankees top White Sox

By Larry Fleisher - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Josh Donaldson follows through on a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Twins place Josh Donaldson on IL with strained hamstring

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FILE - Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson takes up his position during the fourth inning in the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, in this Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, file photo. When Josh Donaldson was on the field in his first season with Minnesota, he produced and contributed the way the Twins planned. The problems were the pandemic-shortened schedule and the nagging calf injury that limited Donaldson to 28 games in 2020. He and the team are banking on a healthier year. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Donaldson seeks calf strength after ‘fluke ordeal’ last year

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave (60) runs to score on a single hit by Eddie Rosario against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning of Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in New York. The Twins enter spring training emboldened by their 101-win season in 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

A Minny switch: Sano moves across diamond for Donaldson

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The Minnesota Twins new third baseman Josh Donaldson, flanked by team executive Derek Falvey, left, and manager Rocco Baldelli, is introduced during a baseball news conference Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Target Field in Minneapolis. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP)

Donaldson’s option price could escalate by $4 million

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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson throws to first for the out on Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta. The Minnesota Twins and Donaldson have agreed to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The contract includes an $8 million club option for 2024. The 34-year-old third baseman returned after an injury-spoiled 2018 to bat .259 with 37 homers and 94 RBIs last season. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Twins, Donaldson finalize $92M deal, boost potent lineup

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson follows through on a two-run double in the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Donaldson, Foltynewicz power Braves to 6th straight win

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio throws to first after forcing out Atlanta Braves' Billy Hamilton during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Toronto. Ronald Acuña Jr. was safe at first. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Donaldson hitless in Toronto return as Jays top Braves 3-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson hits a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Donaldson, Keuchel, Braves top Mets 2-1 for 8th win in row

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson, left, is tagged out by Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner as he tries to steal second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, July 19, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Josh Donaldson’s 9th-inning single lifts Braves over Nats

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi, left, throws as Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. bats during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 13, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Donaldson homers, scores go-ahead run in Braves’ 7-5 win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, July 12, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Donaldson, Acuna Jr. homer in Braves’ 5-3 win vs Padres

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson is welcomed to the dugout after his two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Culberson’s ‘clutch’ throw saves Braves’ 4-3 win over Miami

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley (27) celebrates with Josh Donaldson after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Donaldson leads HR parade as Braves beat Pivetta, Phillies

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Ronald Acuna Jr., left, at home plate during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Donaldson stays hot as Braves overwhelm Phillies 15-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press