Apr 13, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Josh Donaldson (20) walks off the field with trainer George Poulis after hitting an rbi double in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Photo Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson was put on the 10-day disabled list before Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Donaldson left the game Thursday when he aggravated the injury on an RBI double in the sixth inning in the 2-1 loss to the Orioles.
The Blue Jays selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Chris Coghlan from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Donaldson. Coghlan is expected to share third base with Ryan Goins and Darwin Barney. Barney started at third on Friday.
Donaldson is batting .310/.429/.586 with two homers and four RBIs through the first nine games of the season, in which Toronto posted a 1-8 record.
He missed a large portion of spring training with the strained calf, then aggravated the injury Sunday running to first base and left the game in the sixth inning.
He was used only as a pinch hitter on Tuesday and started Wednesday and Thursday as designated hitter.
Coghlan spent last season with the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics.
Catcher/first baseman Juan Graterol was designated for assignment to make room for Coghlan on the 40-man roster.
