In the aftermath of MLB’s decision to fine Josh Donaldson and suspend him one game for comments made during a game on May 21, a league spokesman has issued a statement explaining the league’s investigation into and subsequent action against the Yankees third baseman.
Donaldson, 36, received the penalties Monday following an incident with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, who is Black, during which he referred to the 28-year-old as “Jackie.” In a statement obtained by The Athletic’s James Fegan, Michael Hill, MLB’s senior vice president for on-field operations, announced the league completed an investigation into the matter and confirmed the findings warranted swift punishment.