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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.
DJ LeMahieu has been cut by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench.
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 designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network speculated on Thursday that the Seattle Mariners could be a potential fit for LeMahieu, who had a 91 OPS+ through 45 games this season.
The New York Yankees are moving on from DJ LeMahieu after nearly seven years with the team. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees have designated LeMahieu for assignment with $22 million left on his contract.
The New York Yankees could soon cut ties with their infield veteran after a demotion solicited a "not great" reaction.
Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu is no longer viewed as an everyday player. The veteran was not pleased about the change.
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Yardbarker on MSNYankees DFA DJ LeMahieuThe New York Yankees have officially parted ways with infielder DJ LeMahieu. The move was announced this afternoon; the team is designating him for assignment (DFA) after a long stretch of disappointing baseball.