Joshua Adam Donaldson is an American former professional baseball third baseman. In his 13-year Major League Baseball career, he played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers.
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The Chicago Cubs drafted Donaldson in the 2007 MLB draft after he had played college baseball at Auburn University. He made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2010 as a catcher, progressing with the team, switching positions to third base, and eventually becoming an All-Star in the 2014 MLB season.
In 2023, Donaldson hit .142 with 10 home runs and 15 RBIs across 33 games before he was placed on the injured list with a right calf strain on July 16. On March 4, 2024, Donaldson announced his retirement from baseball.
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Did Josh Donaldson retire?
Three-time MLB All-Star and 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson announced his retirement from baseball Monday. The 13-season MLB veteran announced his decision in an interview on “The Mayor’s Office with Sean Casey” podcast.
Why did Josh Donaldson retire?
After 13 MLB seasons, veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson announced his retirement Monday during a podcast appearance on The Mayor’s Office with Sean Casey. The 2015 American League MVP said he realized it was time to retire after he spent a lot of time with his wife and kids in the offseason.
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