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LeMahieu, who turns 37 on Sunday, was designated for assignment and fellow infielder Jorbit Vivas was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The New York Yankees on Wednesday designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment. The move almost certainly brings an end to LeMahieu's tenure with the team for which he's played since the start of the 2019 season.
The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
The New York Yankees are moving on from DJ LeMahieu after nearly seven years with the team. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees have designated LeMahieu for assignment with $22 million left on his contract.
The move came a day after manager Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu would move from New York's starting second baseman to a bench role. Boone said LeMahieu did not take the demotion well but emphasized that LeMahieu didn't ask for his release.
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One day after Aaron Boone declared DJ LeMahieu “a bat off the bench” and physically challenged by the third base position, the Yankees designated the two-time batting champ for assignment. The team announced the decision on Wednesday. The Yankees still owe LeMahieu, 36, about $22 million.
Aaron Boone breaks silence on recent DJ LeMahieu DFA move as New York Yankees will reshape infield with Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jorbit Vivas.
The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that infielder DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment, likely ending his seven-season tenure in the Bronx.
After deciding to send infielder DJ LeMahieu to the bench earlier this week, the New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have designated him for assignment. The shocking move puts an end to his seven-season tenure in the Bronx.