The Twins reportedly signed third baseman Josh Donaldson Tuesday night, adding a premiere offensive player and former MVP to an already potent lineup. Sure, it’s questionable to give four years and around $100 million to a 34-year-old with injury concerns, but there’s little doubt the impact Donaldson can make for a contending team.
That’s why so many teams in need of a third baseman or a middle of the order bat—such as the Braves, Nationals, Rangers and, to a lesser extent, the Dodgers—were supposedly in the running to sign him. Now, each of those teams have to look elsewhere, which very likely means the trade market.