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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 released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.
The New York Yankees have their sights set on a dramatic overhaul after moving on from their veteran infielder.
The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
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 moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and, as a result, DJ LeMahieu to the bench. He is not pleased with the move.
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.