The New York Yankees finally made the call to release Josh Donaldson from their active roster this Tuesday. Currently rehabilitating from a calf strain, Donaldson could make a comeback as early as September. But if he does, it won’t be in a Yankees uniform.
Donaldson’s Underwhelming Tenure and Upcoming Financial Hit for the Yankees
Donaldson’s two-year stint with the Bombers was anything but awe-inspiring. He not only posted dismal numbers but also found himself embroiled in a series of controversies. Donaldson’s presence in the dugout was less than popular, both among teammates and fans. The Yankees were at the point where keeping him would mean stealing crucial at-bats from rising young talents like Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Everson Pereira.