The Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, acknowledging his decline as an MLB-caliber player. At nearly 37 years old, LeMahieu spent seven seasons with the Yankees, winning accolades including two Silver Slugger awards and a Gold Glove. His performance peaked with a .364 batting average in 2020, but he struggled to remain consistent and was sidelined for significant time due to injuries. Following a six-year, $90 million contract, LeMahieu has become a financial burden, contributing to the team's limited roster flexibility.
DJ LeMahieu is no longer an MLB-caliber player. The Yankees designated the veteran infielder for assignment after parts of seven seasons in the Bronx.
LeMahieu finished third in MVP voting in 2020, leading the AL in bWAR and OPS while claiming the AL batting title.
After a strong start with the Yankees, LeMahieu became an above-average hitter for just one season and missed 30 percent of all team games.
His decline came shortly after signing a six-year, $90 million deal, becoming a financial constraint on the Yankees.
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