Yankees Cut 2-Time Batting Champ DJ LeMahieu
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The New York Yankees have their sights set on a dramatic overhaul after moving on from their veteran infielder.
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.
One day after Aaron Boone declared DJ LeMahieu “a bat off the bench” and physically challenged by the third base position, the Yankees designated the two-time batting champ for assignment. The team announced the decision on Wednesday. The Yankees still owe LeMahieu, 36, about $22 million.
The New York Yankees moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and, as a result, DJ LeMahieu to the bench. He is not pleased with the move.
NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows he isn’t showing up to the trade market this month with one item on his shopping list. If all goes according to plan, he’ll be filling up his cart with big-league talent this year.
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