Josh Donaldson

Milwaukee Brewers, 3rd Base
Age: 39y-0m-16d (Dec 08, 1985)
Exp: 11.158 Years
Country: US
College: Auburn (AL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#48 overall), 2007
Agent(s): MVP Sports Group
RETIRED

2023-2023 free-agent-street

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023 37 $77,420 $77,420 0.03% $77,420 $77,420
2024 38
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2023 37 10.158 $720,000 - - $77,420 $77,420
2024 38 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023 37 $77,420 $77,420 $77,420 - $77,420 $77,420
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2020-2024 free-agent-xxb

Josh Donaldson signed a 4 year , $92,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $92,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $23,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $92,000,000
Average Salary:
$23,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2019-2019 free-agent-xxb

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $23,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $23,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $23,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $23,000,000
Average Salary:
$23,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $23,000,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $23,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $23,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $23,000,000
Average Salary:
$23,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2017 arbitration-extension-process

Josh Donaldson signed a 2 year , $28,650,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $28,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,325,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $28,650,000
Average Salary:
$14,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $4,300,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $4,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,300,000
Average Salary:
$4,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013
Pre-Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $492,500 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $492,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $492,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $492,500
Average Salary:
$492,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012
Pre-Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011
Pre-Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010
Pre-Arbitration

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus

Josh Donaldson signed a 1 year , $652,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $652,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $652,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $652,500
Average Salary:
$652,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

11.158 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$158,745,218

Earnings w/ Different Teams

8 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 21
Signing Bonus
$652,500
$652,500
2010 24
Active
$41,534
$694,034
2012 26
Active
$364,597
$1,058,631
2013 27
Active
$492,500
$1,551,131
2014 28
Active
$500,000
$2,051,131
2015 29
Active / arbitration-settlement-team
$4,300,000
$6,351,131
AL MVP AL Hank Aaron AL Silver Slugger:3B
2016 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$11,650,000
$18,001,131
AL Silver Slugger:3B
2017 31
Active /
Arbitration 3
Bypassed
$17,000,000
$35,001,131
2018 32
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$1,133,336
$21,866,664
$36,134,467
$58,001,131
2019 33
Active
$23,000,000
$81,001,131
2020 34
Active
$6,666,667
$87,667,798
2021 35
Active
$21,000,000
$108,667,798
2022 36
Active
$23,000,000
$131,667,798
2023 37
Retained
Active
$21,000,000
$77,420
$152,667,798
$152,745,218
2024 38
Buyout
$6,000,000
$158,745,218
Total      
$158,745,218
$158,745,218
Total
$158,745,218

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $652,500 - $652,500
4 $1,398,631 - - $1,398,631
4 $54,816,664 - - $54,816,664
1 $1,133,336 - - $1,133,336
1 $23,000,000 - - $23,000,000
2 $27,666,667 - - $27,666,667
3 $48,000,000 - $2,000,000 $50,000,000
1 $77,420 - - $77,420
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
21
$652,500
$652,500
$652,500
2010
24
$41,534
$41,534
$694,034
2012
26
$364,597
$364,597
$1,058,631
2013
27
$492,500
$492,500
$1,551,131
2014
28
$500,000
$500,000
$2,051,131
2015
29
$4,300,000
$4,300,000
$6,351,131
2016
30
$11,650,000
$11,650,000
$18,001,131
2017
31
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$35,001,131
2018
32
$1,133,336
$21,866,664
$1,133,336
$21,866,664
$36,134,467
$58,001,131
2019
33
$23,000,000
$23,000,000
$81,001,131
2020
34
$6,666,667
$6,666,667
$87,667,798
2021
35
$21,000,000
$21,000,000
$108,667,798
2022
36
$21,000,000
$2,000,000
$23,000,000
$131,667,798
2023
37
$21,000,000
$77,420
$21,000,000
$77,420
$152,667,798
$152,745,218
2024
38
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$158,745,218
Total
$156,092,718
$652,500
$2,000,000
$158,745,218
$158,745,218
Total
$156,092,718
$652,500
$2,000,000
$158,745,218

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $652,500 - $652,500
4 $1,398,631 - - $1,398,631
4 $54,816,664 - - $54,816,664
1 $1,133,336 - - $1,133,336
1 $23,000,000 - - $23,000,000
2 $27,666,667 - - $27,666,667
3 $48,000,000 - $2,000,000 $50,000,000
1 $77,420 - - $77,420

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2023 NYY Jul 16, 2023 - Aug 29, 2023 Calf
2023 NYY Apr 06, 2023 - Jun 01, 2023 Hamstring
2022 NYY May 23, 2022 - Jun 03, 2022 Shoulder
2021 MIN Apr 03, 2021 - Apr 14, 2021 Hamstring
2020 MIN Aug 07, 2020 - Sep 02, 2020 Calf
2018 CLE Sep 01, 2018 - Sep 11, 2018 Calf
2018 TOR Jun 01, 2018 - Sep 01, 2018 Calf
2018 TOR Apr 13, 2018 - May 03, 2018 Shoulder
2017 TOR Apr 14, 2017 - May 26, 2017 Calf
  • Mar 04, 2024 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Sep 11, 2023 Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Aug 31, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • May 23, 2022 Suspended 1 game for Conduct Detrimental to the League, forfeiting $112.903 in 2022 salary with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 13, 2022 Traded to New York (NYY) from Minnesota (MIN) with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt for Gary Sanchez and Giovanny Urshela
  • Jan 14, 2020 Signed a 4 year $92 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 04, 2019 Atlanta (ATL) extended a $17.8 million Qualifying Offer
  • Jun 17, 2019 Fined $1,000 Role in a brawl against Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 11, 2019 Suspended 1 game for his role in a brawl against Pittsburgh (PIT) forfeiting $123,656 in 2019 salary with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 26, 2018 Signed a 1 year $23 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Aug 31, 2018 Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from Toronto (TOR) for Julian Merryweather
  • Jan 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $23 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
  • May 17, 2016 Fined $1,000 Role in a brawl against Texas (TEX)
  • Feb 09, 2016 Signed a 2 year $28.65 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
  • Feb 13, 2015 Signed a 1 year $4.3 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Nov 29, 2014 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Oakland (OAK) for Brett Lawrie, Sean Nolin, Kendall Graveman and Franklin Barreto
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $500k contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $492,500 contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Feb 10, 2012 Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Jul 08, 2008 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Chicago (CHC) with Sean Gallagher , Eric Patterson and Matt Murton for Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin
  • Jul 06, 2007 Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 06, 2007 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 1 (#48 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jun 17, 2019 Role in a brawl against Pittsburgh (PIT) $1,000
May 17, 2016 Role in a brawl against Texas (TEX) $1,000
Fines: 2 $2,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
May 23, 2022 Conduct Detrimental to the League 1 $112,903
Suspensions: 1 $112,903
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2023 MIL 51 47 189 165 18 25 5 0 13 26 69 22 50 0 .152 .249 .418 .667 -0.02
2022 NYY 132 125 546 478 59 106 28 0 15 62 179 54 148 2 .222 .308 .374 .682 2.21
2021 MIN 135 126 543 457 73 113 26 0 26 72 217 74 114 0 .247 .352 .475 .827 3.20
2020 MIN 28 25 102 81 14 18 2 0 6 11 38 18 24 0 .222 .373 .469 .842 0.54
2019 ATL 157 149 659 549 96 142 33 0 37 94 286 100 155 4 .259 .379 .521 .900 5.42
2018 CLE 52 50 219 187 30 46 14 0 8 23 84 31 54 2 .246 .352 .449 .801 0.54
2017 TOR 113 112 496 415 65 111 21 0 33 78 231 76 111 2 .267 .383 .557 .940 4.59
2016 TOR 155 154 698 577 122 164 32 5 37 99 317 109 119 7 .284 .404 .549 .953 7.24
2015 TOR 158 157 709 620 122 184 41 2 41 123 352 73 133 6 .297 .371 .568 .939 7.11
2014 OAK 158 155 695 608 93 155 31 2 29 98 277 76 130 8 .255 .342 .456 .798 6.94
2013 OAK 158 158 665 578 89 173 37 3 24 92 288 75 110 5 .299 .382 .498 .880 7.24
2012 OAK 75 74 294 274 34 66 16 0 9 33 109 14 61 4 .241 .289 .398 .687 1.45
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