The New York Yankees are moving on from DJ LeMahieu after nearly seven years with the team. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees have designated LeMahieu for assignment with $22 ...

Plus, LeMahieu is still owed $22 million through next season. In the immediate aftermath on Wednesday, LeMahieu's reaction to the decision was revealed by MLB.com reporter Bryan Hoch.

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Asked how LeMahieu handled the team’s decision, Cashman simply said: "Like a pro." The veteran infielder was well-liked in the Yankees clubhouse since he joined the organization in 2019.

Jun 20, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) lays on the ground after getting tagged out at home plate in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at ...

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.

Aaron Judge was disappointed to see D.J. LeMahieu depart New York this week, and the Yankees captain also addressed rumors that he helped the veteran infielder remain on the roster last year.

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.

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees watches on from the dugout while not in the lineup with DJ LeMahieu #26 as their team plays the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on ...