| Sun May 27 2012 | 01:53 | John McDonald hits three-run homer in win | ||||
John McDonald went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 defeat of the Brewers on Saturday night. | ||||||
McDonald showed nothing at all offensively after arriving in Arizona in last year's Aaron Hill-Kelly Johnson trade, but he's hitting .317 with two homers in 60 at-bats this season. He's been a big help with Stephen Drew sidelined. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Nov 2 2011 | 19:35 | D'Backs ink John McDonald to two-year deal | ||||
Diamondbacks signed INF John McDonald to a two-year, $3 million contract. | ||||||
McDonald gets $1.5 million in 2012 and another $1.5 million in 2013. The 37-year-old batted just .169/.222/.203 in 63 plate appearances after joining the D'Backs in late August, but he's a pretty slick defensive infielder and should be a reliable utilityman in 2012. If Stephen Drew (ankle) isn't back to 100 percent by Opening Day, the veteran McDonald could even draw some starts in the early going at shortstop. | ||||||
| Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Aug 23 2011 | 15:19 | D'Backs get McDonald, Hill for Johnson | ||||
Diamondbacks acquired SS John McDonald and 2B Aaron Hill from the Blue Jays for 2B Kelly Johnson. | ||||||
McDonald was mostly a throw-in, but he'll provide needed depth at shortstop for the Diamondbacks, who will be without Stephen Drew (fractured ankle) down the stretch. McDonald, 36, has a weak .606 career OPS. He'll become a free agent this winter. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Jun 16 2011 | 16:08 | Jays activate McDonald from disabled list | ||||
Blue Jays activated INF John McDonald from the 15-day disabled list. | ||||||
McDonald missed around two weeks with a hamstring strain. He has a .190/.252/.295 slash line this year and will return to his role as a utility infielder. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun May 29 2011 | 11:40 | John McDonald placed on DL | ||||
Blue Jays placed INF John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. | ||||||
The Jays gave him a few days, but he simply wasn't progressing enough. It's not clear at this point how long he might be out. Mike McCoy was promoted to take his spot on the roster. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri May 27 2011 | 17:37 | McDonald (hammy) has limited availability | ||||
John McDonald is currently nursing a hamstring injury and is only available in an emergency Friday against the White Sox. | ||||||
It's safe to call him day-to-day right now. Edwin Encarnacion is also dealing with an injury to his big toe, so the only healthy member of John Farrell's bench is Eric Thames. | ||||||
| Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Sep 12 2010 | 03:18 | John McDonald returned to action on Saturday September 11 | ||||
John McDonald returned to action on Saturday September 11. | ||||||
| Wed Sep 8 2010 | 19:04 | McDonald scratched Weds. with sore arm | ||||
John McDonald was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a sore left arm. | ||||||
Jarret Hoffpauir is starting at third base in his place against the Rangers. The Jays haven't said whether McDonald's injury is serious or minor. | ||||||
| Source: Jeff Blair on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Jun 16 2010 | 22:29 | Jays activate McDonald from bereavment list | ||||
Blue Jays activated INF John McDonald from the bereavement list. | ||||||
McDonald isn't expected to rejoin the Jays before Thursday, and might not be back until Friday. He's dealing with a private family matter. | ||||||
| Thu Jun 10 2010 | 19:53 | Jays place McDonald on bereavment list | ||||
Blue Jays placed INF John McDonald on the bereavement list. | ||||||
McDonald will be away from the club for the next three-or-four days to deal with a private family matter. Former White Sox outfielder DeWayne wise was called up to replace him on the roster for the time being. | ||||||