The move came a day after manager Aaron Boone announced LeMahieu would move from New York's starting second baseman to a bench role. Boone said LeMahieu did not take the demotion well but emphasized that LeMahieu didn't ask for his release.

Aaron Boone breaks silence on recent DJ LeMahieu DFA move as New York Yankees will reshape infield with Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jorbit Vivas.

The Yankees moved on from DJ LeMahieu Wednesday when the veteran infielder was designated for assignement with about $22 million left on a six-year contract.

The New York Yankees could soon cut ties with their infield veteran after a demotion solicited a "not great" reaction.

NEW YORK — Both Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone called the move to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday a “tough” decision. LeMahieu had been in pinstripes since 2019, a well-respected and hard-working figure in the Yankees’ clubhouse.