The New York Yankees released 3B Josh Donaldson on Tuesday. Donaldson was on the injured list and New York ultimately decided to move on from the 2015 AL MVP. Yankees fans haven't been shy about expressing their excitement when New York moves on from a struggling player, with examples such as Joey Gallo and Aaron Hicks. Donaldson's release was no different.

“AAROK (Aaron) HICKS AND JOSH DONALDSON GONE IN THE SAME SEASON THIS IS CHRISTMAS,” a fan shared.

“Should’ve done it months ago. Now it’s too late,” one fan wrote.

“$50 MILLION WELL SPENT THANK YOU BRIAN CASHMAN,” another fan added.

“The Bringer of Rain is about to go bananas for another team,” a fan predicted.

Yankees release Josh Donaldson

Fans are ecstatic about the decision to release Donaldson. New York originally chose Donaldson over Giovanny Urshela at third base. Additionally, one has to wonder if the Yankees would have tried to sign more high-profile free agents if Donaldson wasn't on the team.

Donaldson, 37, slashed just .142/.225/.434 with a .659 OPS across 33 games in 2023. He added 10 home runs, but aside from his over-the-fence pop Donaldson's play was uninspiring to say the least. Dealing with injuries didn't help the situation, but it became clear the Yankees needed to move on.

It's been a disappointing campaign for New York. Fans, players, and coaches are frustrated. The Yankees expect to win every year but New York's current odds of reaching the playoffs are slim. The Yankees need to utilize the offseason to acquire young talent that can help them win in 2024. Relying on veterans past their prime, something the team has done far too much of, simply doesn't work.