Josh Donaldson’s MLB career has come to an end.
Donaldson, 38, announces retirement from baseball On the podcast “Mayor’s Office” He ended his 13-year MLB career in a press conference with former Reds great Sean Casey on Monday.
Donaldson first entered the major leagues with the Athletics in 2010, appearing in 34 at-bats in 14 games.
He played in 75 games with Oakland in 2012 and then played the rest of his career in the major leagues.
His best season was in 2015 with the Blue Jays, when he led the American League with 122 runs, 123 RBIs, and 352 total bases, winning him the MVP award.
Donaldson was a three-time All-Star and also played for the Guardians, Braves, Twins, Yankees and Brewers.
Most of his final two seasons were spent with the Yankees, with disastrous results.
He was released in August after hitting .142 last season.
In November, Donaldson remained open to returning this season.
“At the end of the day, I think it depends on the situation. If it’s a situation where I feel (comfortable), I’m definitely going to play another year.” he said at the time.
“But I think once next season is over, it’s going to be my last season no matter what. If I can play one more year and do well, I think that’s it.”
He said he doesn’t know what life will be like after baseball.
“I really don’t know. For the people who have been asking me about staying in baseball, wanting to stay in baseball, or wanting to stay in baseball, I’m sure there will be plenty of opportunities if I want to,” Donaldson said of the Yankees. He told Casey, who was his hitting coach. The second half of last season.
“I don’t know if that’s something I want to do right away. I’d like to take a few years off.”
