Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson exited Thursday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers due to tightness in his hamstring.
Donaldson got off to a great start in 2021 by hitting a double off Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff. As Donaldson rounded first base, he began to limp and gingerly made his way to second base.
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Donaldson stayed in the game for the remainder of the inning but was replaced by Luis Arraez in the bottom half.
The 35-year-old is coming off a disappointing first season in Minnesota after a calf injury limited him to 28 games in 2020. Donaldson was productive when on the field, compiling an .842 OPS in 102 plate appearances but hit just .222 with 6 HR and 11 RBI.
Donaldson is in the second year of a four-year, $92 million contract signed in January 2020.
