DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment by the New York Yankees after a decline in performance over the past two seasons. He faced challenges following a foot fracture last year, resulting in a poor .204 batting average in 2024. While his current season shows some improvement with a .266 average, it is still below-average production. The Yankees' decision stems from a roster crunch with Jazz Chisholm returning to second base, rendering LeMahieu's performance unsustainable despite his average defense.
LeMahieu's contract guarantees him a $15 million salary in 2025 and 2026, indicating that he will likely be released and become a free agent soon.
DJ LeMahieu has significantly struggled since 2024 after a foot fracture, hitting poorly with a .204 average last season, but has shown mild improvement this year.
The Yankees are moving on due to a roster crunch; with Jazz Chisholm returning to second base, it was untenable to keep LeMahieu given his lack of value.
Despite being far from his peak defensive form, LeMahieu remains an average defender, but has become a mediocre starting second baseman for the Yankees.
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