The ongoing saga of Josh Donaldson's benching and talks with Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

Josh Donaldson, the embattled third baseman for the New York Yankees, was absent from the dugout during the team's comeback win against the Texas Rangers. Donaldson has struggled at the plate this season, with only two singles in addition to his six home runs. It's unclear what was discussed in a pre-game meeting between Donaldson and manager Aaron Boone, but Donaldson refused to comment on it after the game. Despite his struggles, it's unlikely that the Yankees will trade or release Donaldson due to the cost. However, it remains to be seen if he will continue to be a bench player moving forward.