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Yankees Release DJ LeMahieu One Day After Designation for Assignment

By officially releasing the veteran, New York retains his final-year salary obligations, gaining roster flexibility to pursue major infield upgrades ahead of the trade deadline.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 27: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees celebrates his seventh inning home run against the San Diego Padres in the dugout with his teammates at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Bronx, New York.
BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 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 September 26, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on June 27, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Overview

  • DJ LeMahieu was designated for assignment on July 9 and officially released on July 10, ending his seven-year tenure with the Yankees.
  • New York remains responsible for the $22 million owed on the final year of his six-year, $90 million deal despite his free-agent status.
  • Recurring injuries since 2023 and a .665 OPS this season undermined LeMahieu’s defensive range and offensive output.
  • General manager Brian Cashman said the roster move was intended to clear space for high-impact additions aimed at shoring up the infield and other areas.
  • With Jazz Chisholm Jr. back at second base and prospects like Oswald Peraza in the mix, the Yankees are refocusing on healthier, more versatile options.