Yankees, Red Sox and Astros would offend Indian trade for Josh Donaldson

Indians he did not long ago acquired third base and former AL MVP Josh Donaldson of the Blue Jays. The trade was notable not only because of Donaldson's star status. It was also remarkable because the 32-year-old free agent has not played in the majors since May 28 due to a left calf injury.

Donaldson was assigned to a minor league rehab program at the time of the transaction, which means he was eligible for the revocable waiver period. The fact that the Indians acquired it before the end of August means that he is eligible to be part of their playoff team. For some reasons, however, the movement may not be as clear as it seems:

1. Donaldson was probably healthy enough to be traded, but soon after acquiring it, the Indians put him back on the disabled list, which suggests that he was not healthy enough. was not healthy enough to be traded.
2. Donaldson, shortly before being exchanged, stated that he was not healthy enough to play the rehabilitation match of that day, which meant that he should be withdrawn from waivers. However, this match was postponed and Donaldson was able to play the next day.

As reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, for these reasons, the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Astros – all AL teams that could face Cleveland in the playoffs – went to the commissioner's office for a meeting. to at least ask for clarification as to why he was allowed to pass. Rosenthal writes:

The Red Sox and Yankees have expressed their dissatisfaction with Major League Baseball about the events that occurred before and after Donaldson's trade with the Blue Jays against the Indians on August 31, according to leading sources.

The Astros also asked the Commissioner's office for clarification on why baseball allowed the deal and were satisfied with the response, sources said. Others in baseball also believe that the commissioner's office handled the case appropriately, but some said The sport they were upset by the turn of events.

Whatever it is, Donaldson is should be activated from the DL in time to make his Indian debut on Tuesday night. Perhaps we will see these complaints if Donaldson helps to feed the tribe as a pennant.