Yankees officially release DJ LeMahieu
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MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports his goal for the rest of the season. "DJ LeMahieu, now a free agent, is looking to sign with a team for the rest of 2025," Morosi wrote on X. "His best fits are with teams that could utilize him at 1B, 2B, and/or DH."
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.
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.
Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu is no longer viewed as an everyday player. The veteran was not pleased about the change.
In LeMahieu’s first four years as a Yankee, he hit .296 with an .806 OPS in 470 games. Over his past three, as his body betrayed him, he hit .237 with a .665 OPS in 248 games.
The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.
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.