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Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson announces his retirement after 13-year MLB career that included turbule

After a 13-year professional baseball career, former American League MVP Josh Donaldson is retiring from MLB. 

The 38-year-old Donaldson announced he was hanging up his cleats during an interview on “The Mayor’s Office with Sean Casey” podcast.

Last year, Donaldson had one of his worst seasons, batting .152 with 13 homers and 26 RBIs, as he spilt time with the Yankees and Brewers.  

Donaldson was a three-time All-Star, and won AL MVP in 2015 as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.  

He originally made his way up the Athletics organization before truly finding stardom in Toronto.

Donaldson was one of the most feared hitters in the American League during the mid 2010s

Donaldson was one of the most feared hitters in the American League during the mid 2010s

Donaldson retired from baseball on Monday after a disappointing final professional season

Donaldson retired from baseball on Monday after a disappointing final professional season

Donaldson played for seven teams in his career, also appearing for the then-Indians, Braves and Twins.  

‘There was a time at the end of the season where I felt really good where I was at and I wanted to try and give it one more go,’ Donaldson told Casey. 

‘But being home with the family, getting married. Today’s a sad day but also happy day for me. I am going to announce my retirement from the game I’ve dedicated my entire life around,’ Donaldson added. 

Donaldson finished fourth in AL MVP voting on two other occasions — in 2013 with the Athletics and 2016 with the Blue Jays. His All-Star appearances were with Oakland in 2014, followed by 2015-16 with Toronto. 

Donaldson topped 30 homers four times but his MVP season in Toronto marked the lone 100-RBI campaign of his career. He won two Silver Slugger awards and finishes with 1,310 hits. 

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