8:29 AM - John McDonald (LAA) purchased the contract of INF John McDonald from Triple-A Salt Lake.

3:12 PM - John McDonald (LAA) McDonald went 1-for-4 as the Angels fell to the Cubs 4-2 on Monday.

10:04 AM - John McDonald (LAA) DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that John McDonald "appears to have a slight edge" over Grant Green and Andrew Romine for the Angels' utility infielder spot.

6:21 AM - John McDonald (LAA) signed INF John McDonald to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

4:14 PM - John McDonald (Bos) Sox acquired SS John McDonald from the Phillies for RHP Nefi Ogando.

10:48 AM - John McDonald (Phi) acquired INF John McDonald from the Indians for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

11:12 AM - John McDonald (Cle) designated INF John McDonald for assignment.

3:51 PM - John McDonald (Cle) acquired INF John McDonald from the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

7:26 AM - John McDonald (Pit) McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury.

10:10 AM - John McDonald (Pit) placed INF John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with lower back discomfort.

7:24 PM - John McDonald (Pit) McDonald left Tuesday's game against the Brewers with lower back discomfort.

9:05 AM - John McDonald (Pit) acquired INF John McDonald from the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later.

8:21 AM - John McDonald (AZ) Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Pirates have acquired infielder John McDonald from the Diamondbacks.

10:38 AM - John McDonald (AZ) Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Diamondbacks are looking to trade infielder John McDonald.