Jason Donald (hand) felt "pretty stinking good" after taking batting practice Wednesday.

Donald has been sidelined since he was hit on the left hand by a pitch on Saturday. He could return to the starting lineup soon.

Jason Donald is day-to-day after leaving Saturday's game with a bruised left hand.

X-rays taken after he was hit by a pitch came back negative.

Jason Donald left Saturday's game after getting beaned on the left hand by a pitch.

He'll go to the hospital to receive an X-ray. We'll update his condition when more is known. Donald is competing for the starting job at third base this spring after being moved off of second following the Orlando Cabrera signing.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes thinks Jason Donald will lose out to Orlando Cabrera for the second base job but will win the third base job over Jayson Nix.

Acquired from the Phillies in the Cliff Lee deal, Donald came up through the minors as a shortstop but is capable of playing second and third base, as well. He doesn't have as much pop as Nix but has a better idea at the plate and possesses more upside. Whoever wins the job at the hot corner would just be keeping the position warm for prospect Lonnie Chisenhall, who could push for at-bats late in the year.

Indians MLB.com beat writer Jordan Bastian considers Jason Donald the favorite to win the second base job.

His primary competition figures to be Luis Valbuena, but prospect Jason Kipnis could enter the mix with a strong showing in spring training. Donald batted .253/.312/.378 with four home runs, 24 RBI and five stolen bases over 296 at-bats in 2010. The former Phillies prospect has the potential to help out in AL-only leagues.

Jason Donald (finger) will not play again this season.

Donald hasn't played since injuring his right index finger during a bunt attempt on September 11. The 26-year-old infielder batted .253/.312/.378 with four home runs, 24 RBI and five stolen bases in 88 games with the Indians this season and should open spring training with a clear path to the second base job. At least right now, anyway.

Indians head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff said there's a chance Jason Donald (finger) could be shut down for the rest of the season.

Donald has been sidelined since bunting a ball off his right index finger on September 11. "We're going to be cautious with Donald," said Soloff. "We just want to make sure he finishes the season healthy. If that involves him progressing to full baseball activities and not playing, that's an option. Playing a game is an option, too, if he's on track to do that." Luis Valbuena will continue to play second base in his absence.

Jason Donald (finger) will be examined by Dr. Thomas Graham when the team returns home Thursday.

Donald hasn't played since last Saturday due to a bruised tendon his right index finger and didn't join the team on their current roadtrip. Luis Valbeuna will continue to fill in at second base.

Jason Donald (finger) will not be with the team during their six-game road trip that begins Friday night against the Royals.

"There's no need for it," said Indians manager Manny Acta. "He's not going to be playing, so he's just going to stay back and continue his rehab here." Donald remains sidelined due to a bruised tendon in his right index finger. Drew Sutton and Luis Valbuena should see time at second base during his absence.

Jason Donald is expected to miss three to five days due to a bruised right hand.

Donald left Saturday's game with the injury and is scheduled to have the hand examined. Luis Valbuena played second base on Sunday and will likely continue to fill in.

Jason Donald is scheduled to see a hand specialist Sunday.

Donald was knocked out of Saturday's extra-innings game with the Twins due to a bruised right hand and has already been ruled out for Sunday. Luis Valbuena is likely to play second base for the Tribe in his absence.

Jason Donald left Saturday's game with a bruised right hand.

Donald was 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout before exiting. He was replaced at second base by Luis Valbuena, who slid over from third base while Andy Marte came on to man the hot corner.

Indians manager Manny Acta said that Jason Donald will be the everyday second baseman now that Asdrubal Cabrera is back from the disabled list.

It's the right move. Donald is batting .276/.326/.423 with two home runs, 17 RBI over his first 163 at-bats in the big leagues and figures to have more of a future in the organization than Jayson Nix. With Cabrera's return from the disabled list, Nix will be used as a utility player moving forward. He is starting in left field on Tuesday night.

Jason Donald was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate Monday for the Tribe.

He also added a pair of steals. Donald has been getting a good number of starts lately but hadn't been doing much with them until tonight. He'll continue to share time at short with Anderson Hernandez until Asdrubal Cabrera is ready to come off the DL.

Jason Donald (wrist) is back in the starting lineup against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Donald missed the previous four games due to a sore left wrist.

Jason Donald (wrist) will miss a fourth straight game on Tuesday.

He hasn't played since jamming his left wrist on Friday. For what it's worth, Donald is reportedly scheduled to see a hand specialist on Wednesday. Still, he's planning to take batting practice before Tuesday's game and is optimistic that he will be able to return to the lineup Wednesday.

James Donald (wrist) is again out of the Indians' lineup Monday.

Donald jammed his left wrist on Friday and did not play this weekend. Anderson Hernandez will continue to see more playing time.

Jason Donald will miss a second straight game Sunday due to a jammed left wrist.

Donald suffered the injury during Friday's game. Anderson Hernandez will likely continue to fill in.

Jason Donald was the Indians' offense on Thursday, going 3-for-3 with a two-run homer in the loss to the Phillies.

Donald also scored the Indians' third run when Trevor Crowe doubled him in. Donald is batting .254/.293/.418 in 110 at-bats since taking over for Asdrubal Cabrera at shortstop last month. The Indians have an infield decision to make with Jayson Nix about to join the team. Donald was unlikely to be demoted, but he picked a good day to have a big game.

Indians recalled SS Jason Donald from Triple-A Columbus.

Donald has a great opportunity over the next several weeks to establish himself as a viable starting shortstop because Asdrubal Cabrera is out of the picture with a fractured left forearm. Donald, 25, was batting .281/.398/.430 with two homers and 17 RBI for the Columbus Clippers.