The New York Yankees have released former American League MVP Josh Donaldson, who was struggling through the worst season of his career before being sidelined by a calf injury last month.
Donaldson, 37, played in just 33 games this season and batted .142 with 15 RBI. The veteran third baseman was on the injured list from April 5 to June 2 because of a strained right hamstring, then went back on the IL on July 16 with a strained right calf sustained while running out a grounder. The three-time All-Star was moved four days later to the 60-day IL.