Yankees Cut 2-Time Batting Champ DJ LeMahieu
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The New York Yankees released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.
The New York Yankees announced Thursday that infielder DJ LeMahieu has been released, making him a free agent and ending his seven-season tenure in the Bronx.
The New York Yankees have their sights set on a dramatic overhaul after moving on from their veteran infielder.
In LeMahieu’s first four years as a Yankee, he hit .296 with an .806 OPS in 470 games. Over his past three, as his body betrayed him, he hit .237 with a .665 OPS in 248 games.
The New York Yankees decided to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday. He was released after clearing waivers on Thursday. Aaron Judge spoke on the move.
Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu is no longer viewed as an everyday player. The veteran was not pleased about the change.
The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
One day after the Yankees decided that veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu would no longer be an everyday player, they decided to let him go completely. The Yankees designated LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday before they faced the Mariners at the Stadium.