Josh Donaldson once again dealing with calf injury

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is once again struggling to shake off a calf injury.

Donaldson, who battled a right calf problem throughout spring training, left Sunday’s game with an aggravation of the injury after trying to beat out a ground ball.

#BlueJays say Josh Donaldson left game with right calf tightness.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) April 9, 2017

Given the importance of Donaldson to the Blue Jays, this is a big blow if he’s out for a week or two. They’ve had to live without their MVP third baseman in the past, but in a crowded division this early in the season, playing without him is not something they want at all.