The New York Yankees have activated third baseman Josh Donaldson from the 10-day injured list, and he will return to the lineup for Friday's home series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
Donaldson has played only one game since his on-field altercation with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on May 21. Donaldson admitted to calling Anderson "Jackie" -- a reference to Jackie Robinson, who broke MLB's color barrier in 1947 -- in the first inning of that game before later apologizing to Anderson and the Robinson family for his comments.