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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Former Angels third baseman John McDonald retires from MLB
The Los Angeles Angels announced third baseman John McDonald has retired from the major leagues. In 2014, McDonald played in 95 games and hit .171 with five RBI.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Lefty starter fuels lineup changes Friday for Angels
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Raul Ibanez has received a rare day off Friday to avoid Detroit left-hander Drew Smyly. Howie Kendrick is set to serve as the DH with defensive specialist John McDonald taking over at second base.
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by Chris Cwik |
John McDonald makes opening day roster
Los Angeles Angels infielder John McDonald has made the opening day roster, according to MLB.com. McDonald was added to the club's 40-man roster, which means he will likely serve as a utility infielder on the major-league club. The team had to pay him a $100,000 bonus if McDonald was not on the 40-man roster by today. McDonald hit .116 in 69 at-bats last year. He's regarded as a strong fielder.
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by Chris Cwik |
John McDonald signs with Angels
Free-agent shortstop John McDonald has signed with the Los Angeles Angels. The 39-year-old played for four different teams last season. Throughout his career, he's been considered an elite defensive player.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Red Sox become free agents
In addition to outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, first baseman Mike Napoli and shortstop Stephen Drew, who were extended qualifying offers, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who was not, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan and infielder John McDonald have filed for free agency. Relief pitcher Matt Thornton is also a free agent, having had his team option declined.
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by Jeff Lippman |
Red Sox add John McDonald to roster
The Boston Red Sox added infielder John McDonald to the active roster Sunday, MLB.com reports. McDonald has already played in major league games with Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Philadelphia this season.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Red Sox trade for John McDonald
The Philadelphia Phillies traded infielder John McDonald to the Boston Red Sox for right-handed reliever Nefi Ogando, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports Saturday.McDonald batted .174/.208/.304 with one home run and three RBI in 23 at-bats with the Phillies. Ogando posted a 4.09 ERA in 55 innings of relief with Class A Carolina.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Phillies use John McDonald as pitcher in extra-inning game
Philadelphia Phillies infielder John McDonald was called on to record the final out in the 18th inning Saturday against the Diamondbacks. McDonald, who replaced outfielder Casper Wells, allowed two hits and struck out one batter in a 12-7 loss. "I wouldn't call what I did pitching," said McDonald, who thought he last pitched when he was 15 or 16 years old in American Legion ball, per MLB.com. "I was just trying to compete and get us out of the inning."
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by Chris Cwik |
John McDonald traded to Phillies
Cleveland Indians infielder John McDonald has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. McDonald was designated for assignment by the Indians Wednesday to make room for Asdrubal Cabrera. McDonald is known mainly as a defensive specialist. He's hitting just .058 /.163/.079 in 38 at-bats. The Indians will receive a player to be named later or cash for McDonald.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Indians DFA infielder John McDonald
Cleveland Indians infielder John McDonald was designated for assignment Wednesday to clear a roster spot for Asdrubal Cabrera, who was activated off the 15-day disabled list. McDonald was hitless in seven at-bats (eight games) for Cleveland.
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