Yankees cut veteran DJ LeMahieu, owe nearly $22M in salary
TL;DR Summary
The New York Yankees have designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, due to declining performance and injuries, while still owing him $15 million in 2026. LeMahieu, a former MVP contender, had his role diminished by injuries and positional limitations, leading to this decision as the Yankees adjust their roster.
- Yankees designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment, still owed $15 million in 2026 The New York Times
- Yankees DFA 2-time batting champ LeMahieu MLB.com
- DJ LeMahieu, 2-time batting champion, designated for assignment by Yankees Yahoo Sports
- Yankees designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment: Veteran infielder cut with almost $22M left on contract CBS Sports
- Yankees designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment, will eat nearly $22M in salary USA Today
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
0
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
90%
546 → 55 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The New York Times