Joshua Adam Donaldson is an American professional third baseman for the New York Yankees who is known for his exceptional offensive skills. He has previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Donaldson started his baseball journey at Pace High School in Florida, followed by his commitment to Auburn University, where he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers. In 2007, Donaldson was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the MLB Draft. Nonetheless, he chose the Oakland Athletics, debuting as a catcher in 2010 who quickly made a name for himself and eventually became an All-Star in 2014.
Donaldson was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, which proved to be a turning point in his career. In 2015, he was named the American League's Most Valuable Player and was selected as a starter for the season's MLB All-Star Game, receiving the most fan votes of any player.
Josh Donaldson’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2007 | - | $652,500 | $652,500 | - | $652,500 |
| 2010 | $41,534 | - | $41,534 | - | $41,534 |
| 2012 | $364,597 | - | $364,597 | - | $364,597 |
| 2013 | $492,500 | - | $492,500 | - | $492,500 |
| 2014 | $500,000 | - | $500,000 | - | $500,000 |
| 2015 | $4,300,000 | - | $4,300,000 | - | $4,300,000 |
| 2016 | $11,650,000 | - | $11,650,000 | - | $11,650,000 |
| 2017 | $17,000,000 | - | $17,000,000 | - | $17,000,000 |
| 2018 | $1,133,336 | - | $1,133,336 | - | $1,133,336 |
| 2018 | $21,866,664 | - | $21,866,664 | - | $21,866,664 |
| 2019 | $23,000,000 | - | $23,000,000 | - | $23,000,000 |
| 2020 | $6,666,667 | - | $6,666,667 | - | $6,666,667 |
| 2021 | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 |
| 2022 | $21,000,000 | - | $23,000,000 | - | $23,000,000 |
| 2023 | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 |
How much is Josh Donaldson getting paid?
Josh’s present contract with the New York Mets is worth $92 million for four years and comes with a guaranteed annual salary of an average of $23 million. The contract also states that in 2023, Josh will earn a base salary of $21 million while carrying a total salary of the same amount.
A brief rundown of his previous contracts shows us that since his debut in the MLB with the Oakland Athletics, Josh’s contracts have grown significantly, scaling from thousands to millions, along with many tactful decisions which eventually avoided multiple arbitrations.
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How much does Josh Donaldson make in a minute?
As per the latest contract, considering Donaldson’s best-case annual salary is $21 million, we divide this amount by the total number of minutes in a year: i.e.., 525,600 minutes, and as per the above calculation, the amount we draw is $40 per minute.
Josh Donaldson's Career Earnings
Josh Donaldson has earned an estimated total income of around $152 million since his debut in the MLB with the Oakland Athletics, with an annual average income of approximately $11.7 million, as per spotrac.com.
What are the terms of Josh Donaldson's Contract?
According to Donaldson's current contract, he signed a four-year, $92 million deal with the New York Yankees, which guarantees an annual average salary of $23 million; the agreement also states that Donaldson will earn a base and total compensation of $21 million in 2023 and includes a $6 million mutual option for 2024. Donaldson will become a free agent if he declines the mutual option, as per spotrac.com.
How much of Josh Donaldson's Contract is guaranteed?
Josh Donaldson's most recent contract, worth $92 million, guarantees him the exact amount and a base and annual compensation of $21 million.
Josh Donaldson's Contract History
Oakland Athletics (2010-2014)
Following Donaldson’s trade to Oakland from the Chicago Cubs with Sean Gallagher, he signed a 1-year contract worth $480 thousand, eventually growing to $500 thousand by 2014.
Toronto Blue Jays (2014-2018)
Josh was traded to Toronto from Oakland for Brett Lawrie on November 28, 2014, and in 2015, his contract was $4.3 million for a year. By 2016, Josh signed a two-year $28.65 million deal, and by 2018, he signed another one-year $23 million contract, avoiding arbitration in both 2016 and 2018.
Cleveland Indians (2018-2019)
On August 31, 2018, Donaldson was traded from Toronto to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Julian Merryweather. He was activated from the disabled list by the Indians on September 11, 2018, making his debut in the evening. The exact contract details are not publicly disclosed.
Atlanta Braves (2019-2020)
On November 26, 2018, Donaldson signed a one-year, $23 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Minnesota Twins (2020–2021)
On January 22, 2020, Donaldson signed a four-year $92 million contract with the Minnesota Twins.
FAQ's On Josh Donaldson’s Contract
A. Josh Donaldson's current contract is worth $92 million for four years and includes a $6 million mutual option for 2024.
A. Josh Donaldson has played for six teams in his MLB career: the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, and New York Yankees.
A. The current contract of Josh Donaldson with the New York Yankees expires at the end of the 2023 season. He has a $6 million mutual option for the 2024 season but will become a free agent if he declines it.
A. Josh Donaldson's nickname is "Bringer of Rain." The nickname was given to him by Blue Jays fans in 2015.
A. As of July 12, 2023, Josh Donaldson has hit 276 home runs in his MLB career.
A. Josh Donaldson is 38 years old, as of 2023.
