That didn't take long.
Hours after being placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians, newly acquired third baseman Josh Donaldson began his rehab assignment with the Columbus Clippers. And in his second at-bat with his new franchise's Triple-A affiliate, the former MVP showed what he's capable of providing in Cleveland, hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Clippers' Labor Day matchup with the Toledo Mud Hens.
The Indians acquired Donaldson on Friday in exchange for cash considerations and a player to be named later. Injuries have limited the 3-time All-Star to just 36 games this season with his last appearance coming on May 28.
Over the course of his eight-year career, the 32-year-old has compiled a .275 batting average, 179 home runs and 544 runs batted in. In 2015, he earned American League MVP honors while batting .284 with 37 home runs and 99 RBIs.
With the addition of Donaldson, the Indians are expected to slide current MVP candidate Jose Ramirez back to second base and Jason Kipnis to the outfield. With his DL stint made retroactive to Sept. 1, Donaldson will be eligible to join Cleveland on Sept. 11, when the Indians are scheduled to face the Tampa Bay Rays.
