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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 announced Thursday that infielder DJ LeMahieu has been released, making him a free agent and ending his seven-season tenure in the Bronx.
The soon-to-be 37-year-old, whose last few years as a Yankee were plagued by injuries, was batting .266 with a .674 OPS through 142 plate appearances this season.
On Wednesday, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment even though they still owe him approximately $22 million through next season.
The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
From an on-field performance standpoint, the Yankees designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday had become inevitable.
Judge briefly spoke about reports that stated the Yankees sought to cut ties with LeMahieu last September when the club promoted Jasson Domínguez.
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.