JOSH DONALDSON NEWS

Twins win 3-2 in extra innings, sweep Tigers in doubleheader

Marwin Gonzalez singled home Willians Astudillo in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and sweep Friday's doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donaldson faces live pitching; injury updates Josh Donaldson has progressed to hitting against live pitching and playing in intrasquad games at the Twins' alternate training site in St....

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Donaldson drives in 2 in injury return as Twins beat Sox 8-1

Josh Donaldson returned from the injured list with two hits and two RBIs for the Minnesota Twins, who backed José Berríos with three home runs and beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins put Josh Donaldson on injured list The third baseman's recovery from a calf issue has been slow, meaning he will miss another week.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins place Donaldson on 10-day IL with strained right calf The Minnesota Twins have placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the 10-day injured list with a strained right calf, retroactive to Aug. 4, t...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Still not starting Donaldson (calf) remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Royals.

Impact Donaldson could have been most of the way through a trip to the injured list by now, as his last appearance came last Friday against Cleveland. The fact that he was never placed on that list suggests his return could be imminent, though the Twins have given no indication of when exactly that will happen. Ehire Adrianza will start at the hot corner Friday.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smeltzer expected to start for Minnesota at Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Donaldson hasn't appeared in a game for the Twins since Friday, when he exited the contest with right calf tightness. While the Twins have thus far downplayed Donaldson's calf issue, the fact that he hasn't been deployed even as a pinch hitter suggests a move to the injured list remains a distinct possibility. Marwin Gonzalez will cover third base again Thursday while Donaldson sits on the bench.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda, Twins to face Brubaker, Pirates

The Minnesota Twins visit the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Wednesday Donaldson (calf) will sit for the fifth straight game Wednesday against the PIrates.

Impact Donaldson has been on the shelf with right calf tightness since leaving Friday's game against Cleveland due to the injury. The issue is apparently not too serious, but the veteran has had calf issues in the past, and the Twins can afford to be quite cautious due to the expanded playoffs and their 9-2 start. Ehire Adrianza will be the third baseman in this one, with Marwin Gonzalez shifting over to first base.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Williams expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berríos, Twins win 5th in row, top Pirates after drone delay

José Berríos pitched six innings, Nelson Cruz had three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat Pittsburgh 7-3 for their fifth straight win

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Tuesday Donaldson (calf) remains sidelined Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Donaldson is set to miss his fourth straight game after leaving Friday's game against Cleveland due to a tight calf. Marwin Gonzalez remains the third baseman in his absence. Donaldson is expected to travel with the Twins on their upcoming road trip, which begins Wednesday, though it remains unclear exactly when he'll return to the lineup.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruz's walk-off single lifts Twins past Pirates 5-4

Nelson Cruz’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for their fourth straight win

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will travel with team Donaldson (calf) is expected to travel with the Twins on their upcoming road trip, which begins Wednesday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Donaldson has sat for three straight games after leaving Friday's game against Cleveland with calf tightness. It doesn't sound as though he'll miss too much more time, but the Twins can afford to be cautious with the veteran given the expanded playoffs this season. Marwin Gonzalez will start at the hot corner Monday and appears set to remain there for Tuesday's contest.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Donaldson (calf) will sit again Monday against the Pirates.

Impact Donaldson hasn't played since leaving Friday's game against Cleveland with a tight right calf.The issue is reportedly not serious, but the Twins are understandably being cautious with their prized offseason acquisition, as Donaldson has battled calf issues in the past. Marwin Gonzalez remains the third baseman Monday.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garver, Twins lean on pen for 2-hitter to top Indians 3-1

Mitch Garver hit his first home run of the season and the Minnesota Twins used their bullpen to string together a two-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing another game Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.

Impact He'll be on the bench for the second straight game after exiting early in Friday's contest after experiencing tightness in his right calf. The Twins haven't suggested that Donaldson's injury is a major concern, but for fantasy managers to have any faith in his availability for the upcoming week, the 34-year-old would ideally make a cameo as a pinch hitter in the series finale Sunday. Marwin Gonzalez is drawing the start at third base and should serve as the primary option at the position if Donaldson ends up missing any further time beyond this weekend.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Civale, Indians to face Clippard, Twins

The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Donaldson's injury history gives Twins reason to be concerned Josh Donaldson has not been placed on the injured list and the Twins describe his right calf tightness as day-to-day. But the Twins aren't s...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Maeda, Sano power Twins past Indians 3-0

Miguel Sanó hit a pair of homers and Kenta Maeda pitched six scoreless innings in his home debut for Minnesota as the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Donaldson's injury history gives Twins reason to be concerned The team's prized free agent has had a history of calf trouble.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM