Blue Jays star Donaldson plays for 1st time since injury
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson made his spring training debut Monday, going 0 for 2 with a walk in his first game since injuring his right calf more than a month ago.
The 2015 AL MVP hurt himself Feb. 17 while running sprints. He was the designated hitter in an 8-2 loss to Minnesota, and is scheduled to play at his normal third base spot Wednesday.
“It was nice to get on the field and run a little bit,” Donaldson said. “As far as how my calf is feeling right now, it feels normal. That’s what we want.”
Donaldson faced Tyler Duffey twice, striking out in the first inning and then walking on a 3-2 pitch. In his final at-bat against Adalberto Mejia in the sixth, Donaldson reached when his pop fly to shallow centre was misplayed for a an error.