Yankees place Josh Donaldson on COVID-IL

Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Donaldson was placed on the COVID-19 list ahead of Monday’s series-opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Donaldson played in Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox and went 0-for-4.

The third baseman joins outfielder Joey Gallo and catcher Kyle Higashioka on the COVID-IL.

 Major League Baseball is currently conducting an investigation regarding comments made by Donaldson toward Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, during the White Sox-Yankees series this past weekend.

Josh Donaldson has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. #yankees

— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) May 23, 2022

Josh Donaldson has not yet been tested for COVID, Aaron Boone said. Boone said that Donaldson called in with symptoms earlier today.

Joey Gallo & Kyle Higashioka were tested again today. Yankees are waiting on PCR results.

— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) May 23, 2022

Miguel Andujar was called up from Triple-A to take Donaldson’s spot on the roster.

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