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Even without their in-form captain Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees have been playing exceptionally well in the last few games. Having won four out of their last five games, the Yanks are looking better as a team. The offense has also worked well, helping the team score runs fluently. The same replicated in the last as the Pinstripes beat the A’s with a score of 10-4. Though different players contributed to this score, it was Josh Donaldson, who played a crucial role from the plate.

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The 37-Year-Old outfielder played a great knock, adding valuable runs to the match-winning score. But, it seems the Yankees fans still have doubts about the player. Reacting to a brilliant outing after a poor form, they have shared their future fears in the open.

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Josh Donaldson homers it big, overcoming his poor recent form

It has been a tough season for the Donaldson. The outfielder has been out of touch and failed to contribute even after getting multiple chances. This made him infamous in the Yankees supporters’ circle, who expected him to contribute similarly for the rest of the season. But Donaldson did a fantastic job against the A’s, proving everyone wrong, and also hit a home run and claimed two RBIs. The New York Yankees also shared a post indicating the same, which read, “Donaldson Drive.”?

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Notably, this performance from Donaldson has come after a streak of poor games. Though he wanted to do well after a poor last season, things never went correctly for the 2015 AL MVP. His performance dropped below a satisfactory level, adding more to the worries for the player.

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Given that Donalson is in the last year of his 92 Million contract, things have become more complicated. And even though he did well in the previous game, fans are still unhappy and have addressed the same with a take on his future in New York.

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Donaldson’s long drive fails to get support from the New York Yankees fans

Though fans love their favorite team players, the situation is uncommon with Donaldson. Fans are not happy with the overall contribution of the experienced player and do not want the Yankees to retain him for the next season. But his recent performances have left fans worried. They have shown their disappointment in the following tweets!

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Still unhappy!

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Fans are still unimpressed by Donaldson’s hitting. It would be interesting to see what course the future takes now amidst DFA calls from fans. What do you think about it? Share your predictions in the comments!

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Saurabh Saini is a writer and content analyst at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Saurabh had worked for SportsKeeda and had written around 800 articles spanning the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Now, his daily rhythm revolves around the insights from MLB events ranging from the World Series to Free Agency, as he plays the roles of a fan, a writer, and a reader altogether. Beginning his day early, by thoroughly examining the events from the previous day and extending his focus to current occurrences and future plans, Saurabh dedicates time each day to deliver valuable insights to the readers. While on his days off from work, his affection for poetry takes center stage.

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