Blue Jays give 'banged up' Donaldson day off

Josh Donaldson isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told reporters he's giving the struggling third baseman a day off, saying "his body is banged up."

Although his overall season numbers are very Donaldson-esque, his last eight games have been far from spectacular.

The reigning AL MVP has failed to register a hit since Sept. 2, though he's managed to draw nine walks over that span. That being said, his last home run came Aug. 29.

This season, he's batting .284/.400/.552 with 34 home runs, 27 doubles, and 92 RBIs while drawing 95 walks.