Jays' Donaldson leaves game after re-injuring calf

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Josh Donaldson left Thursday’s game against Baltimore in the fifth inning after aggravating the sore right calf that caused him to miss Tuesday’s home opener.

Donaldson, who started at DH for the second straight game, was injured as he rounded first base on an RBI double off Baltimore’s Kevin Gausman. Donaldson hobbled into second base and was immediately replaced by pinch runner Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

Josh Donaldson RBI double scores Jose Bautista but he calls for trainer George Poulis after arriving at second base. He’s coming out of game

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@ShiDavidi

Donaldson is coming out of the game. This calf injury just wont go away. #Bluejays

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@gregorMLB

Donaldson left Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay after running out a ground ball and, after Monday’s off day, was held out of Tuesday’s loss to Milwaukee. He’s batting .310 with two homers and four RBIs.

The 2015 AL MVP, Donaldson also dealt with right calf soreness during spring training. Toronto has lost five straight and is off to a franchise-worst 1-7 start.

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