The New York Yankees have their sights set on a dramatic overhaul after moving on from their veteran infielder.

The ultimate decision to let the 37-year-old LeMahieu go had to do with the versatility of the roster once it was decided that Jazz Chisholm Jr. would go forward as the starting second baseman instead of LeMahieu. Since he joined the Yankees LeMahieu has played a lot of third base, but he’d begun to find the position too physically taxing.

The DFA leaves the Yankees on the hook for the roughly $22 million left on LeMahieu’s contract through next season. The former two-time batting champion signed a six-year, $90 million deal entering the 2021 season.

On Wednesday, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment even though they still owe him approximately $22 million through next season.

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 designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.

Yankees Deny Report Linking Judge to 2024 LeMahieu Roster Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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.