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Jason Donald | Third Baseman

Team: Cincinnati Reds
Age / DOB:  (28) / 9/4/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Reds sent INF Jason Donald outright to Triple-A Louisville.
Donald was designated for assignment earlier this week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He should be back in the majors later this season. Apr 5 - 8:45 AM

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Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Reds designated INF Jason Donald for assignment.

Donald has batted just .257/.309/.362 during parts of three major league seasons, but he's versatile and hit pretty well in the minors, so someone could scoop him up off waivers. Cesar Izturis made the Opening Day roster over him.
Mar 31 - 3:37 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald said Monday that his knee feels "awesome."

Donald sat out this weekend with a minor knee sprain. He will get at-bats in a minor league game on Monday and should be perfectly fine for the start of the season.
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Mar 25 - 12:05 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald has sat out the last few days with a sprained knee.

Donald injured the knee while sliding into second base on Friday. He's considered day-to-day.
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Mar 24 - 1:42 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Reds acquired INF/OF Jason Donald from the Indians in a three-team trade.

Donald will fill a similar role with the Reds that he did with the Indians as a backup infielder and outfielder. The 28-year-old has batted .257/.309/.362 over parts of three big league seasons.
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 09:30:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald (wrist) is hoping to be available Friday.

Donald hasn't played since September 14 because of a bruised right wrist, but he made it through normal-intensity fielding and hitting drills on Wednesday. The infielder is batting .191/.234/.270 in 39 games this year.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 10:04:00 AM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald will test out his sore right wrist in batting practice Sunday.

It will be the first time he's done so since being hit by a Justin Verlander pitch earlier this month. Donald could be cleared to return to action if BP goes well.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 12:43:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald (wrist) played catch prior to Tuesday's game.

Donald is dealing with a right wrist contusion that is the result of a hit by pitch earlier this month. He's currently only available for pinch-running or emergency fielding duty.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 08:31:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald is day-to-day with a right-forearm contusion.

Donald was removed from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative. Asdrubal Cabrera is returning to the lineup Saturday after missing five games with a wrist injury.
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 12:29:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald underwent X-rays on his right wrist Friday.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known. Donald was hit by a Justin Verlander pitch in the seventh inning and replaced by Brent Lillibridge. The Indians are expecting Asdrubal Cabrera (wrist) to return this weekend.
Source: Associated Press
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 10:28:00 AM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the A's.

Donald took Travis Blackley deep in the third. The home run was just his second in 93 at-bats this season. Hitting .215/.250/.290, he's well off the radar in AL-only leagues.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 10:59:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Jason Donald, who was recalled by the Indians earlier in the day, blasted a solo home run in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.

Donald finished the night 1-for-4 with a pair of runs scored, two RBI and also stole a base. He got the Indians offense started with a bang, smashing a solo homer off Felix Doubront leading off the first inning. He's hitting a paltry .192 through his first 52 at-bats on the season and shouldn't be considered in all but the deepest of AL-only leagues.
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 11:15:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Indians recalled SS Jason Donald from Triple-A Columbus.

Donald will provide the Indians with infield depth while Travis Hafner (lower back) is on the disabled list. He figures to see the majority of his playing time against left-handed pitching.
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 02:56:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Indians optioned INF Jason Donald to Triple-A Columbus.

He was up for less than a week during his most recent stint with the big club and pick up one hit in just three at-bats. Donald will return to a .252/.354/.377 batting line at Triple-A.
Fri, Jul 6, 2012 03:25:00 PM
Jason Donald - 3B - Reds

Indians recalled INF Jason Donald from Triple-A Columbus.

Donald was the Indians' primary utility infielder last season, but lasted just 16 games before being demoted. He's taking the place of Lonnie Chisenhall (forearm).
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 01:11:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Ryan Hanigan
2Devin Mesoraco
1B1Joey Votto
2Neftali Soto
2B1Brandon Phillips
SS1Zack Cozart
2Cesar Izturis
3B1Todd Frazier
2Jack Hannahan
LF1Ryan Ludwick
2Chris Heisey
3Xavier Paul
4Donald Lutz
CF1Shin-Soo Choo
2Derrick Robinson
RF1Jay Bruce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Johnny Cueto
2Mat Latos
3Bronson Arroyo
4Homer Bailey
5Mike Leake
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Aroldis Chapman
2Jonathan Broxton
3Sean Marshall
4Sam LeCure
5JJ Hoover
6Alfredo Simon
7Logan Ondrusek
8Manny Parra
9Nick Masset