Darnell Tyrone McDonald (born November 17, 1978) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

In 2001, McDonald played in Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Rochester, where he hit .238 and stole 13 bases in 104 games.

On May 6, 2005, McDonald was suspended for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

On August 30, 2009, he hit his first Major League home run against the Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

In April, McDonald's contract was purchased by the MLB club from Triple-A Pawtucket after Jacoby Ellsbury went on the disabled list.

He also became the first ever member of the Red Sox to collect a game-ending RBI in his debut with the club, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

McDonald made the opening day roster for the Red Sox in 2011, and served as utility outfielder.

He walked two, gave up a double and allowed a three-run home run by Adam Jones before retiring Chris Davis, the Orioles' starting designated hitter, who was the winning pitcher of record that evening.

In accordance with the Yankees' appearance policies, he cut off his trademark dreadlocks and offered to donate them to charity.

[4] On August 11, the Cubs selected McDonald's contract, adding him to their major league roster.

[citation needed] In 2023, he joined NESN as an in-studio commentator for Boston Red Sox broadcasts.