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The Los Angeles Angels have interviewed both Brad Ausmus and Eric Chavez as they look to fill their vacant managerial position.According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-john-smoltz-jersey , the Angels are "moving closer to a decision," but it isn't yet known who is favored to land the job.Mike Scioscia stepped down as the Angels manager at the conclusion of the 2018 regular season, marking the end of a 19-year run in that position.L.A. has finished 80-82 in consecutive seasons and hasn't reached the playoffs since 2014.The 49-year-old Ausmus, like Scioscia, is a former MLB catcher who played for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a one-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove award winner.Ausmus served as the Tigers manager from 2014 until his dismissal in 2017.Although Detroit went 90-72 and reached the playoffs during his first year at the helm, they went just 64-98 in 2017 Matt Kemp Jersey , and he finished with a 314-332 record overall.Chavez, 40, was primarily a third baseman during an MLB career that spanned 17 seasons with the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks. He was a six-time Golden Glove award winner and one-time Silver Slugger award winner.After retiring at the conclusion of the 2014 season, Chavez became a television analyst before serving in front-office roles for the Yankees and then the Angels.In August, Chavez became the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees manager after Keith Johnson was promoted to the Angels coaching staff.Chavez was a special assistant to Angels general manager Billy Eppler before getting his first taste of coaching with the Angels farm club.Whoever gets the nod as L.A.'s next manager will take over a talented club that is led by perennial MVP candidate Mike Trout. A trade for Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson seems unlikely now, as Sportsnet's Shi Davidi is reporting that the 32-year-old won't play in Dunedin聽 as he deals with a nagging calf injury.Hearing Josh Donaldson won鈥檛 be in the lineup at single-A Dunedin tonight due to soreness in calves and legs. #BlueJays— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 29, 2018This news comes hours after Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Blue Jays were placing Donaldson on revocable waivers http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-hank-aaron-jersey , and they wanted the 2015 American League MVP "gone."Donaldson last played for the Blue Jays on May 28, and he only returned on Tuesday to play for Dunedin in his rehab assignment. Donaldson's season has been hampered by the aforementioned calf injury, and it looks like it'll cost him the chance to join a playoff contender now.advertising Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsThe Blue Jays only have until Friday to deal the All-Star third baseman, because he won't be eligible to take part in the playoffs if he's not dealt by then. It's hard to envision a team trading for a pending free agent who hasn't played in three months, and the Blue Jays are surely the biggest losers here.The front office took a risk and decided not to trade Donaldson in the offseason, even though he told reporters they weren't close on a contract extension. Toronto held onto 'The Bringer of Rain' in hopes of making the postseason before the competitive window closed.advertisingIn 36 games this season, Donaldson is batting .234 with five home runs, 16 RBI and has an OPS of .757. He's known for getting hot in the second half Deion Sanders Jersey , however, and would have provided a major boost to a playoff contender.The Blue Jays could still get something good for Donaldson in the offseason. They have the chance to extend him a qualifying offer. If he accepts it, they'll have him under contract for one more season. If not, the team that signs Donaldson will owe the Blue Jays draft pick compensation. For now, his focus has to be on getting healthy for the final weeks and contributing to the roster any way he can.advertisingHe is playing for a new contract, after all.