LeMahieu didn't ask for his release and is not happy with the outcome." Given the amount still owed to him, it seems unlikely another club will pick LeMahieu up off of waivers.

LeMahieu had an incredible stretch for the Yankees in 2019 and 2020, but has progressively been declining. This and last season have been difficult for the former All-Star to stay healthy.

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.

In 2021, LeMahieu’s production fell to .268/.349/.362, translating to a 101 wRC+. He bounced back slightly in 2022, with a .261/.357/.377 line and 115 wRC+, but he was a league average hitter ...

LeMahieu hit .204 with two home runs in 2024 across 67 appearances and 201 at-bats. This season, he has appeared in just 45 games, batting .266 with two home runs in 128 at-bats.

Inside the Yankees clubhouse, LeMahieu’s longtime locker now belongs to Jorbit Vivas, who was called up from Triple-A on Wednesday to fill his roster spot. Soon enough, somebody may take his No. 26.

The 36-year-old hit .266 with two home runs and 12 RBIs through his first 45 games. LeMahieu hit a career-worst .204 with two home runs and 26 RBIs over 67 appearances in 2024.

LeMahieu just hasn’t been the same player since signing that second deal, as he has a 99 wRC+ dating back to the start of the 2021 season. That ranks 20 th -worst among players with at least ...

Yankees release DJ LeMahieu, still owe him $15 million in 2026 By Chris Kirschner July 9, 2025Updated July 10, 2025 309 ...

DJ LeMahieu, now a free agent, is looking to sign with a team for the rest of 2025. His best fits are with teams that could utilize him at 1B, 2B, and/or DH. @MLBNetwork ...

What’s Next for DJ LeMahieu? For LeMahieu, he becomes a free agent for the first time since 2019. He turns 37 on Sunday and is playing in the twilight of his career. His injuries have been too ...