DJ LeMahieu discusses his health and role with the New York Yankees, expressing frustration over recent injuries but determination to contribute in 2024

DJ LeMahieu reacted to his poor play the way many New York Yankees fans did. “Definitely lost a lot of sleep,” he said. A three-time All-Star infielder, LeMahieu hasn’t had a fully healthy season since 2020.

DJ LeMahieu changed his offseason approach for the first time he can remember. He went two months this winter without swinging a bat, hoping to give his body a much-needed reset. A leading candidate to be the New York Yankees’ Opening Day third baseman,

DJ LeMahieu beats out an infield grounder for his first career hit as a Cub against the Cardinals. Chicago Cubs; DJ LeMahieu; highlight; milestone; hitting; classic; career-first

DJ LeMahieu doesn’t need to show the Yankees this spring that he still can be a .300 hitter. His Grapefruit League batting average isn’t what will determine whether the Yankees think he’s worthy of regular at-bats as a third baseman starting most days or platooning with Oswaldo Cabrera.

A three-time All-Star infielder from Birmingham Brother Rice, LeMahieu hasn't had a fully healthy season since 2020.

DJ LeMahieu said he took a two-month break from hitting this past winter, the longest span without swinging a bat the Yankees infielder can remember.

The New York Yankees' first Grapefruit League game is scheduled for Thursday in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees neglected to acquire a new third baseman this offseason. They'll have Oswaldo Cabrera, DJ LeMahieu, and Oswald Peraza compete for playing time.

Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone swore that the New York Yankees didn't have to add a third baseman to replace DJ LeMahieu in the starting lineup, but early spring training reports beg to differ.

DJ LeMahieu did something out of character this past offseason: he stopped swinging. The infielder, competing to be the Yankees’ third baseman, said that he took two months off from hitting over the winter.

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