Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has received a one-game suspension and fine for his altercation with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson, who the Yankees placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, will appeal.
In Saturday’s 7-5 win over Chicago, Donaldson and Anderson passed each other on the field between innings and exchanged words. It was later learned Donaldson said, “What’s up, Jackie?” to Anderson, allegedly referencing a 2019 interview in which the young shortstop compared himself to Jackie Robinson. White Sox manager Tony LaRussa said Donaldson’s comments were racist after the incident.
Major League Baseball called Donaldson’s comments “disrespectful and in poor judgement” in a statement announcing its decision.