Wed Jan 7 2015 | 14:21 | McDonald has decided to retire from baseball |
McDonald has decided to retire from baseball. |
McDonald has played in the majors dating back to 1999 with the Indians, batting .233/.273/.323 with 28 home runs and 110 RBI over the course of his career. Although he wasn't a full-time player, he spent a lot of time in the majors over the years as a utility infielder. |
Tue Mar 25 2014 | 12:29 | Angels add McDonald to 40-man roster |
Angels purchased the contract of INF John McDonald from Triple-A Salt Lake. |
McDonald, a non-roster invitee this spring, has won a spot on the Angels' roster as a utility infielder. The 39-year-old is a useful player to have around, but he offers zero fantasy value. |
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter | |
Mon Mar 17 2014 | 19:12 | McDonald singles in 4 AB's vs. Cubs |
John McDonald went 1-for-4 as the Angels fell to the Cubs 4-2 on Monday. |
In the Angels' other split-squad game, Grant Green made a costly throwing error which contributed to Joe Smith blowing the save in the ninth inning. McDonald, Green's competition as the team's utility infielder, was reported as the favorite to win the job on Friday. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 14 2014 | 14:04 | John McDonald likely to make team |
Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that John McDonald "appears to have a slight edge" over Grant Green and Andrew Romine for the Angels' utility infielder spot. |
McDonald is obviously known for his defense, but he's also hitting .462 (6-for-13) this spring. "He's a magician with his hands," manager Mike Scioscia said of McDonald. "You always knew what he could do with his field sense. Now that you have him in the clubhouse and the dugout and in meetings, this guy has a special understanding of infield play. He's fun to be around." |
Source: Los Angeles Times | |
Thu Jan 16 2014 | 11:21 | Angels sign John McDonald to minors deal |
Angels signed INF John McDonald to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
McDonald batted just .116/.197/.174 in 77 plate appearances last season between the Pirates, Indians, Phillies and Red Sox. The 39-year-old will be battling for a utility infield job this spring in Angels camp. |
Source: Rob Bradford on Twitter | |
Sat Aug 31 2013 | 20:14 | Red Sox acquire John McDonald from Phillies |
Red Sox acquired SS John McDonald from the Phillies for RHP Nefi Ogando. |
McDonald will serve as infield depth for the Red Sox. McDonald is batting .098 (6-for-61) this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jun 27 2013 | 14:48 | Phils acquire INF John McDonald from Indians |
Phillies acquired INF John McDonald from the Indians for a player to be named later or cash considerations. |
McDonald was designated for assignment by Cleveland on Wednesday afternoon to clear a roster spot for Asdrubal Cabrera's triumphant return from the disabled list. The 38-year-old can play all around the infield but owns a weak .236/.274/.327 batting line in the majors. |
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter | |
Wed Jun 26 2013 | 15:12 | Indians designate McDonald for assignment |
Indians designated INF John McDonald for assignment. |
The move clears a spot for Asdrubal Cabrera's return from the disabled list. McDonald, who was acquired from the Pirates earlier this month, went 0-for-7 in eight games with the club. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jun 10 2013 | 19:51 | John McDonald acquired by Indians |
Indians acquired INF John McDonald from the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. |
McDonald had been on the DL with a back injury, but he'll join the Indians' active roster. The slick-fielding infielder will provide depth at multiple positions. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun May 19 2013 | 11:26 | John McDonald also has elbow injury |
John McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury. |
McDonald landed on the DL last week with a lower back strain, but his elbow has also been an issue. The infielder is eligible to return from the DL on May 30, but it's not clear if he'll be ready at that time. |
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | |
Wed May 15 2013 | 14:10 | Pirates place McDonald (back) on 15-day DL |
Pirates placed INF John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with lower back discomfort. |
McDonald suffered the injury during Tuesday's game and will now get some extended rest. The 38-year-old has just two hits in 31 at-bats this season. Jordy Mercer has returned from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace him on the active roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue May 14 2013 | 23:24 | John McDonald leaves with back injury |
John McDonald left Tuesday's game against the Brewers with lower back discomfort. |
The ailment figures to sideline McDonald for at least a few days. He has just two hits in 31 at-bats for the Pirates. |
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 20 2013 | 13:05 | Pirates acquire infielder John McDonald |
Pirates acquired INF John McDonald from the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later. |
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal while CBS Sports' Jon Heyman passed along word about the player to be named later. McDonald, 38, batted .249/.295/.386 with six home runs in 213 plate appearances last season while making appearances at shortstop, second base and the hot corner. Known as a solid defender, he should be a useful bench player for Pittsburgh. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Mar 20 2013 | 12:21 | Pirates acquire John McDonald from D-Backs |
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Pirates have acquired infielder John McDonald from the Diamondbacks. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Tue Mar 12 2013 | 14:38 | D-Backs looking to trade John McDonald |
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Diamondbacks are looking to trade infielder John McDonald. |
McDonald is expendable because of the presence of Cliff Pennington and Willie Bloomquist. The 38-year-old isn't much of a hitter, but he is a solid defender capable of playing multiple positions. He's due to make $1.5 million in 2013. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 2 2012 | 19:33 | John McDonald homers for Diamondbacks |
John McDonald homered and singled in a run against the Dodgers on Sunday. |
The Jake Elmore experiment hasn't gone too well, so the Diamondbacks have turned back to McDonald at shortstop the last two days. It might be a short-lived thing, though; now that they're pretty much completely out of the race, it won't hurt to give Elmore more reps. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Jul 24 2012 | 17:49 | D'Backs activate McDonald |
Diamondbacks activated INF John McDonald from the 15-day disabled list. |
McDonald will be back in his D'Backs uniform for Tuesday night's game against the Rockies. The veteran infielder missed about a month with a strained oblique. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 20 2012 | 08:48 | John McDonald begins rehab assignment |
John McDonald (oblique) began a rehab assignment Thursday with the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona League team. |
McDonald has been out since early July with a strained oblique and his recovery was slowed by a case of bronchitis over the All-Star break. He could be activated sometime this weekend. |
Source: Arizona Republic | |
Mon Jul 16 2012 | 20:57 | John McDonald takes swings |
John McDonald (oblique) could be activated from the disabled list by the end of the week. |
McDonald took some swings in batting practice Sunday with no issues. "He's back at our spring facility, and he's getting better," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. "He's starting to kind of let it go and that's what he was waiting for." McDonald has been out since early July with a strained oblique. |
Source: Diamondbacks.mlb.com | |
Mon Jul 2 2012 | 18:50 | McDonald placed on DL with back tightness |
Diamondbacks placed INF John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 25, with back tightness. |
Assuming the injury isn't serious, McDonald could return when the Diamondbacks begin the second half of the season. Geoff Blum was activated from the 60-day disabled list to replace him on the active roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |