JOSH DONALDSON NEWS

Hits homer Sunday Donaldson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-2 win over Cleveland.

Impact Donaldson was the only Twins hitter with a multi-hit performance in Sunday's win despite the team putting up eight runs. He singled in his first at-bat and then homered to lead off the third to give his team a 4-1 lead. The 35-year-old is slashing .251/.345/.468 with 11 homers, 31 RBI, 33 runs scored and a 31:46 BB:K. He's striking out at his lowest rate since 2016 and continues to produce at the plate with five hits, three RBI and two runs scored in his last three games.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2

Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly after Cleveland right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field following a frightening collision with a teammate, and the Minnesota Tw...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Arraez has 8 total bases, Twins top Indians 8-7

Luis Arraez hit two triples and a tiebreaking two-run double in the sixth inning, sparking the Minnesota Twins in a 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eddie Rosario's big hit lifts Indians over Twins 4-1

Eddie Rosario broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins lineup Thursday Donaldson (calf) is starting at third base and batting second Thursday versus Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran third baseman sat out the last five games while managing a calf issue, but he'll return to the lineup coming off Wednesday's scheduled off day. Donaldson is 2-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his past seven games and will attempt to get back on track now that he's feeling better.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Donaldson (calf) will remain on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Donaldson is dealing with calf issues yet again. He'll sit for the fifth straight game Tuesday, though he did appear off the bench Monday, so it looks as though he could return to the lineup soon, perhaps after Wednesday's scheduled off day. Miguel Sano will start at third base in his absence.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sanó homer lifts Twins past Reds 7-5 in 12 innings

Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning to lift Minnesota past Cincinnati 7-5

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Monday Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup Monday against the Reds.

Impact The veteran third baseman will sit for the fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse a right calf injury. Luis Arraez will receive another start at the hot corner while Donaldson remains sidelined.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to end 4-game losing streak against Twins

Cincinnati will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Reds take on Minnesota

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton, Maeda, Twins win 4th in row; Texas skid hits 6

Byron Buxton launched a two-run home run into the second deck beyond left field eight pitches into the game and Kenta Maeda earned his first win since May 3 as the Minnesota Twins...

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Sunday Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Donaldson will sit for the third game in a row while he contends with a right calf injury. Luis Arraez will pick up a start at third base in Donaldson's stead.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texas takes 5-game slide into matchup with Minnesota

Texas is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins take lead on consecutive wild pitches, top Rangers 3-2

Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on a second consecutive wild pitch from Texas reliever John King in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Rangers 3-2

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Saturday Donaldson (calf) remains sidelined Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Calf issues are unfortunately nothing new for the veteran third baseman. His latest such problem popped up Wednesday against the Mariners, causing him to exit in the first inning. He'll sit for the second straight game, with Luis Arraez taking over at the hot corner.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to break 4-game slide against Twins

Texas will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Rangers take on Minnesota

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' triple and 2 bases-loaded walks in 10th beat Texas

Luis Arraez hit an RBI triple to start the Minnesota 10th inning and the Twins then drew two bases-loaded walks to beat the Texas Rangers 7-5

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from Friday's lineup Donaldson (calf) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Donaldson exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners after the first inning with the calf issue, though his departure was initially labeled precautionary by the club. Willians Astudillo will fill in at third base during the series opener in Arlington, with further update on Donaldson likely to come at some point later Friday.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to end 3-game skid against Twins

Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on Minnesota

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins Get Bad News With Josh Donaldson Injury Update The Minnesota Twins seemingly can't catch a break on the injury front. Star centerfielder Byron Buxton has been out since early May and rece...

JUNE 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Ryan Jeffers stays hot as Twins down Mariners despite early exits from Josh Donaldson, Andrelton Simmons Ryan Jeffers singled home a run and added a solo homer to help the Twins top the Mariners.

JUNE 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cruz, Ober lift Twins over Mariners 7-2

Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer against his former team, rookie starter Bailey Ober struck out six and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with calf injury Donaldson left Wednesday's game against Seattle after the first inning due to a tight right calf muscle, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Donaldson appeared to grimace after rounding first base after a hit. He hurt his leg rounding first base on Opening Day and landed on the injured list. The Twins say his removal this time was as a precaution, but it's concerning given his history of calf injuries.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Josh Donaldson pleased with MLB's planned enforcement of illegal substances on baseballs Twin had been outspoken about curbing use of substances on baseballs.

JUNE 16, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for altering balls

Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start Monday

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches two long balls Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs Friday in a loss to Houston.

Impact After drilling a clutch game-tying homer in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman on Thursday, Donaldson carried over the momentum into Friday's contest against Houston. He swatted a solo shot to left field in the third inning, then tied the game in the bottom of the eighth with a blast to right field. Donaldson is up to 10 homers on the campaign, with five having come over his past seven games.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE