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The Yankees pulled the plug on The Machine, designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday. The two-time batting champ, still owed about $22 million through next season, was then released on Thursday.
The New York Yankees made perhaps the most dramatic roster move of their season on Wednesday when they designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment.
The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
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.
Rookie Cam Schlittler was crowned the Yankees’ fastball king, overpowering the Mariners over 5.2 innings in a 9-6 victory. The 22-year-old righthander topped out at 100-mph in his major league debut. No Yankee has thrown a triple-digit fastball since Aroldis Chapman in 2022.
The New York Yankees moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and, as a result, DJ LeMahieu to the bench. He is not pleased with the move.