New York Yankees fans don't think Josh Donaldson is capable of bouncing back in 2023

The New York Yankees have been consistent in defending third baseman Josh Donaldson's play. General manager Brian Cashman has complimented the veteran's glove while pushing past the thought that he's past his offensive prime.

Last season, Donaldson had a slash line of .222/.308/.374. It was a career-low in terms of slugging percentage. He was one of many New York Yankees batters who struggled at the plate in 2022.

Many fans don't have much hope for Josh Donaldson ahead of 2023. They're hoping the team trades him this off-season. His contract will make it hard for other teams to be interested.

New York will likely stick with Donaldson for next season. That's why the front office has remained so hopeful that he'll bounce back.

It's no secret how the fans feel about Josh Donaldson and his chances of a comeback in 2023. They don't see him getting any better. Fans are certain that he's hit his peak. They desperately want to see the team somehow get rid of Donaldson.

Josh Donaldson expected to be the New York Yankees' starting third baseman next season

It will be tough for the New York Yankees to find a buyer for Donaldson's contract. He has one year left and is owed $23 million. He has a $6 million buyout on his $16 million mutual option for 2024.

He still has a good glove over in the hot corner, but he looks finished at the plate. He's overpowered by fastballs, and his pitch recognition isn't the greatest. His bat speed has regressed as he has aged as well.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has stated that he's been a big help to the team in more ways than just at the plate. He still thinks the veteran has some game left in him. These comments make it seem like the organization is okay with him being at third for another year.

The team did recently re-sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa. They do have other options at third base if the team is confident in its young infielders.

The Yankees are confident that Donaldson can find success at the plate next season. We'll have to wait and see if they are right.

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Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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