Jun 6, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees are bracing for a challenging stretch of baseball in the absence of Aaron Judge. However, the return of infielder Josh Donaldson, who commands a $25 million salary, has sparked some optimism, despite coming off his most disappointing professional season in 2022.
During his underwhelming year, Donaldson achieved a batting average of .