Aaron Judge speaks candidly about DJ LeMahieu’s difficult departure from the Yankees.
Yankees Designate DJ Lemahieu It was a move many expected, but that doesn’t diminish its impact: the Yankees decided to designate DJ Lemahieu for assignment on Wednesday. This decision was certainly about performance, but for those who know him well, particularly the captain of the team, it meant much more than the $22 million the […]
Tough challenges lie ahead for DJ LeMahieu’s upcoming return to the Yankees.
Seattle – DJ Lemahieu is set for a crucial moment in his Yankees career, possibly his last shot at a comeback. The veteran infielder was activated from the injured list on Tuesday and will likely make his debut with the Mariners at T-Mobile Park after missing the first month and a half of the season […]
DJ LeMahieu’s return to the Yankees postponed due to bad weather
West Sacramento Update on DJ Lemahieu West Sacramento, California – DJ Lemahieu’s return is not as timely as anticipated. Due to weather issues, rehab infielders couldn’t play back-to-back games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. The initial expectation was for Lemahieu to be activated for the A series, aiming to participate on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, rain […]
DJ LeMahieu’s resurgence continues as Yankees beat Blue Jays
DJ LeMahieu’s performance continued on Sunday, hitting a game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning. And the Yankees have further put their midseason slump behind them. LeMahieu’s latest big hit came against a tight five-man infield after Trent Grisham advanced free runner Anthony Volpe to third base on a sacrifice bunt to open […]
DJ LeMahieu’s Yankees opportunities dwindling
PHILADELPHIA — DJ LeMahieu has quickly gone from a practice field player trying to get out of a slump to a late-game replacement. The Yankees veteran infielder was benched for the fourth straight game on Monday, pinch-hitting for Ben Rice in the eighth inning against left-hander Gregory Soto in a 14-4 win over the Phillies. […]
Questions loom over DJ LeMahieu’s Yankees role
BOSTON — Manager Aaron Boone looked over his fielding staff and saw plenty of reason for optimism. Of course, there’s Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. He praised Gleyber Torres and Alex Verdugo for their recent work at the plate. He likes the recent play of Austin Wells, Trent Grisham and Ben Rice. DJ LeMahieu’s name […]
Questions loom over DJ LeMahieu’s Yankees role
BOSTON — Manager Aaron Boone looked over his fielding staff and saw plenty of reason for optimism. Of course, there’s Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. He praised Gleyber Torres and Alex Verdugo for their recent work at the plate. He likes the recent play of Austin Wells, Trent Grisham and Ben Rice. DJ LeMahieu’s name […]
DJ LeMahieu’s Yankees injury return still not imminent
DJ LeMahieu’s second rehab stint got off to a better start than the first, but manager Aaron Boone said the infielder is unlikely to make his season debut with the Yankees before the start of the West Coast tour starting next Friday. said. “I think it’s been a week. [from now] Before the Yankees beat […]
DJ LeMahieu’s second Yankees rehab assignment set to begin
MINNEAPOLIS — DJ LeMahieu is about to give his rehab stint another try. The Yankees’ veteran infielder is scheduled to begin rehabbing again at Double-A Somerset on Thursday or Friday, although his previous attempt lasted just one inning before being pulled due to soreness in his injured right foot. It’s been nearly two months since […]
DJ LeMahieu’s foot soreness not ‘overly concerning’ to Yankees
DJ LeMahieu left the first game of his rehab assignment against Double-A Somerset after just one at-bat on Tuesday and underwent additional tests on Wednesday because of residual pain in his right foot the next day. General manager Brian Cashman said LeMahieu took batting practice before the Patriots game, but felt pain when he took […]