This article was originally published on www.si.com as Aaron Boone Explains What Led to Yankees, DJ LeMahieu Split. A Flash Flood Warning was in place for hours Tuesday night as a slow and soaking rain storm pounded the city of Chicago.

The New York Yankees benched DJ LeMahieu on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, they shockingly designated him for assignment. Aaron Boone revealed what the plan at third base will be moving forward.

For the back half of June and into the first week of July, the New York Yankees have struggled mightily in all facets of the game. Boone confirmed that top pitching prospect Cam Schlittler will make his MLB debut on Wednesday against Seattle.