MLB

Toronto’s Donaldson remains sidelined

Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson, the reigning American League MVP, sat out his third straight game because of a sore right hip and had an MRI examination Wednesday, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said.

Atkins said Donaldson’s hip hasn’t responded to treatment, and that the three-time All-Star third baseman was “miserable” about not being able to play.

Braves add pitchers Atlanta acquired veteran righthanded pitchers Josh Collmenter and Joe Wieland in separate deals.

Elsewhere Both benches emptied in the seventh inning of the Miami-Atlanta game after Braves reliever Jose Ramirez threw inside to Marlins ace Jose Fernandez.

Twins third baseman Miguel Sano missed his second straight game because of back stiffness but is expected back for Minnesota’s weekend series against the Mets.

Manager Dusty Baker missed the Nationals’ game because of a death in the family and is expected to rejoin the team on Friday night for the series opener with the Braves.

Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow leading off the second inning but stayed in the game.

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