TORONTO -- Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is attempting to clear the air surrounding the series of events that led to Friday night's trade of star third baseman Josh Donaldson.
Donaldson was officially dealt to Cleveland in exchange for a player to be named later, but not before the three-time All-Star sounded off in an interview with the Toronto Sun following a recent rehab game in Class A Advanced Dunedin.
Donaldson traded to Indians In that interview, Donaldson stated that he "completely ruptured" his left calf muscle while rehabbing in Florida.