2015 AL MVP, former Blue Jays slugger Donaldson retires after 13-year career

Josh Donaldson says he's retiring after a 13-year career in which he was voted the 2015 AL MVP while with the Toronto Blue Jays and was selected to three All-Star Games.

The 38-year-old announced his plans Monday during an appearance on "The Mayor's Office," a podcast hosted by former major league first baseman Sean Casey. Donaldson is a free agent after splitting last season between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee.

"It's sad because I'll be not able to go out there and play the game that I love anymore, but it's also a very happy time that I get to be around the family and kind of take that next chapter in life," said Donaldson, who noted that he got married during the off-season.

Donaldson was among the top third basemen from 2013-17 with Oakland and Toronto.

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