Free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu plans to sign with a new team following the trade deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal writes that LeMahieu wants to have a chance to see each team's roster post-deadline so his spot won't be put in jeopardy by a potential acquisition. The 37-year-old played in 45 games for the New York Yankees this season before being released earlier this month. In 142 plate appearances, LeMahieu slashed .266/.338/.336 with two home runs, 12 RBI, and 13 runs scored. He appeared exclusively at second base for the Yankees this year, but LeMahieu has also played both corner infield spots in previous seasons. He's no longer any sort of power threat at this point in his career, but LeMahieu's 51.7% hard-hit rate this season is the highest of his career, albeit in a small sample size. Depending on where he signs and what his role looks like, LeMahieu could have some deep-league appeal as a cheap source of batting average.

According to Jon Morosi, free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu is reportedly drawing interest from multiple organizations. LeMahieu was released by the New York Yankees on Thursday. Despite still being owed $22 million, LeMahieu was let go by the organization. Now, LeMahieu can decide where he wants to play for the rest of the season. LeMahieu hasn't been terrible at the plate this season. He's slashing .266/.338/.336 with two home runs and 12 RBI across 45 games. He's able to play multiple positions and his postseason experience could be helpful for a contending team. His fantasy value is dependent on where he lands. However, LeMahieu probably won't be anything more than a deep league option, but is someone to keep an eye on right now.

Per the team, the New York Yankees have released infielder DJ LeMahieu. Wow. The veteran was designated for assignment by New York on Wednesday, and after clearing waivers, unclaimed, was let go by the organization. LeMahieu had an incredible first two seasons with the Yankees from 2019 to 2020, but has declined in recent years and posted an unappealing .266/.338/.336 triple slash with five extra-base hits (two homers, three doubles) across 45 appearances in 2025. That, along with Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s ability at the keystone, was enough to split ways with the 36-year-old. LeMahieu will now look for more work with another MLB squad, but doesn't project to be a hot commodity on the open market.

The New York Yankees have designated infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment and recalled rookie infielder Jorbit Vivas from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The writing was on the wall for LeMahieu when the Yankees demoted him to a bench role on Tuesday to shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. from third base to second. Although LeMahieu has past third base experience, the 36-year-old is no longer physically capable of handling the position. With both his defensive and offensive skills eroding, the Yankees no longer deemed LeMahieu worthy of a roster spot. The two-time batting champion and former AL MVP candidate hit .266/.338/.336 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 142 plate appearances this year before the Yankees cut him from their roster. New York will pay approximately $22 million to get rid of LeMahieu, who will head to the open market in the coming days. LeMahieu may find another team in free agency, but his days of fantasy relevance are over.

With New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. moving from third base to second, the team is demoting fellow infielder DJ LeMahieu to the bench, manager Aaron Boone announced. LeMahieu made his season debut May 13 after recovering from a calf injury and has since amassed a team-high 45 appearances at second base. However, the Yankees feel they're better off with Chisholm manning the keystone. LeMahieu has past third base experience, but Boone said that the Yankees aren't planning to use him there anymore because it's too much of "a challenge" for the 36-year-old. As a result, he's unlikely to see much playing time going forward and may not be long for the roster. The two-time batting champion has hit .266/.338/.336 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 142 plate appearances this season. While LeMahieu is a better hitter than Oswald Peraza, the latter is vastly superior at third base and will take over as the Yankees' starter at the position for now. The Yankees are likely to acquire help at third before the July 31 trade deadline, meaning Peraza should shift back to a reserve role soon.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and infielder DJ LeMahieu are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Outfielder Jasson Dominguez is serving as the DH and batting eighth, while Oswald Peraza makes the start at second base and is hitting in the nine-hole against Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Stanton made his 2025 debut on Monday and hit the ground running, going 4-for-8 with a double and a strikeout in the first two games of the series against the Halos. The 35-year-old right-handed slugger will serve as the Yankees' primary DH the rest of the way as long as he stays healthy, and it looks like he's already locked in at the plate. LeMahieu could use a break, as he has just one hit in 14 at-bats in his last six games. He has two homers and is hitting .244 (20-for-82) on the year.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a regular rest day for LeMahieu who has started in five straight games. During that span, LeMahieu has recorded a hit in each of those contests, including two multi-hit performances. Despite his recent success, LeMahieu isn't worth a look in most fantasy formats right now. Pablo Reyes will cover second base and bat eighth versus right-hander Seth Lugo on Thursday.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. LeMahieu will make his way to the bench after starting in each of the last four games. During that span, LeMahieu registered five hits, three RBI, and two walks. The veteran slugger doesn't offer much value outside of some AL-only formats at this point in his career. Oswald Peraza will take over at second base and bat ninth versus right-hander Slade Cecconi on Thursday.

The New York Yankees plan to activate infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and start him on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. A left-calf strain landed LeMahieu on the IL to begin the 2025 season, and he then battled through a hip injury. The 36-year-old veteran is on the verge of making his season debut for the Yankees, though, and he could see regular at-bats at the keystone with Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) out for an extended period of time. LeMahieu is a former three-time All-Star and two-time batting champion, but he only appeared in 67 games in New York last year due to injuries and hit a lowly .204/.269/.259 with two homers and 26 RBI in 228 plate appearances. Fantasy managers looking for infield help in AL-only leagues can consider picking him up if he's available, but those in mixed leagues will likely want to see more.

The New York Yankees are activating corner infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners, according to Newsday's Erik Boland. It's unclear if LeMahieu will be in uniform in Seattle, but he has now rejoined the team as he looks to make his 2025 season debut. The 36-year-old veteran has yet to make his season debut due to a calf strain that he suffered in spring training, and he was recently set back by a hip ailment. In nine minor-league rehab games, the former two-time batting champion and three-time All-Star went 12-for-27 with a home run. The Yankees will most likely ease LeMahieu back into game action at the big-league level, but he could see notable playing time at second base in the Bronx with Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) out for an extended period. The oft-injured LeMahieu is looking to bounce back after hitting .204 in 67 games in 2024.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is set to play in rehab games at Triple-A on Tuesday and Wednesday and could be cleared to return to the majors over the weekend. The 36-year-old has been sidelined due to a calf strain but has also been dealing with a hip injury. LeMahieu has appeared in six rehab games with Double-A Somerset and held an impressive .438/.500/.688 slash line. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his progress with Triple-A as he could be cleared to make his regular-season debut later this week. Last season, LeMahieu was limited by injuries, too, and appeared in just 67 contests. During this brief stint, he struggled and held a .204/.269/.259 with just two long balls. When he does return, the veteran could carve out a significant role in the starting nine with Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) on the injured list.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next Tuesday. LeMahieu tweaked his calf in spring training and was forced to begin the regular season on the injured list, but he's been taking at-bats at extended spring training in Florida and appears to be ready to play in minor-league games. Boone said that the 36-year-old will need a full build-up once he starts his rehab assignment, so the oft-injured LeMahieu almost certainly won't make his 2025 debut for the Yankees in April after missing most of spring training. When LeMahieu does come off the injured list, whenever that may be, he won't be guarantee regular playing time if he's not producing. His best path to playing time in the Bronx will be at the hot corner. The two-time batting champion hit just .204 last year and was limited to 67 games due to injuries.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) has rejoined the team in Detroit for their series this week against the Tigers. LeMahieu will work out in Motown for the next three days, and if that goes well, he will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. Given the fact that LeMahieu played in just one spring training game and hasn't yet been cleared for a rehab assignment, we shouldn't expect him to make his 2025 debut in the Bronx until early May. And even when that finally happens, the 36-year-old veteran infielder won't be guaranteed regular at-bats at a corner-infield spot for the Yankees. When he's back with the Yankees, LeMahieu will be competing primarily for playing time at third with Oswaldo Cabrera. The two-time batting champion and three-time All-Star played in only 67 games due to injuries in 2024 and barely hit above the Mendoza Line.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Thursday that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is "about a week away" from taking live at-bats as he recovers from a left-calf strain that he suffered in spring training. "It would be a pretty big build-up, I'd want him to have a spring training," Boone said when asked about a timeline for LeMahieu's return. It sounds as though the Yankees don't expect the 36-year-old veteran to be back with the big-league squad during the month of April, which is good news for Oswaldo Cabrera, who has been serving as the Yankees' primary third baseman to begin the year. LeMahieu, a three-time All-Star and two-time MLB batting champion, played in only 67 games in 2024 due to injuries and has fallen off a cliff offensively in recent years. He hit just .204/.269/.259 with two homers when on the field last year and won't be guaranteed consistent playing time when he returns to the Bronx.

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with a left-calf strain. LeMahieu's fantasy stock has fallen off a cliff the last few years. He was injured earlier this month and will not be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season. The good news is that the 36-year-old veteran has been eased into baseball activities, but he's without a timetable for a return. With LeMahieu on the shelf, Oswaldo Cabrera will open the year as the team's starting third baseman. Depending on how Cabrera is playing when LeMahieu is ready to return, it's possible that LeMahieu will be relegated to a bench role as a corner-infield option for the Yanks. The former three-time All-Star and two-time batting champion played in just 67 games in 2024 due to injuries and slashed a lowly .204/.269/.259 with a career-worst .527 OPS.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is "moving the needle" in his recovery from a left-calf strain and has been hitting in camp. LeMahieu suffered the calf injury over two weeks ago, and while he appears to be improving, it's likely that he'll start the 2025 regular season on the injured list with Opening Day coming next Thursday. After a disastrous 2024 campaign in which he hit just .204/.269/.259 with two home runs and 26 RBI in only 67 games due to injuries, the 36-year-old veteran's fantasy stock has tanked after his latest calf injury. LeMahieu will be in play for plenty of playing time at third base in the Bronx once he's healthy, but Oswaldo Cabrera is set to open the season there and could keep LeMahieu relegated to more of a bench role if he performs well in the early going. Fantasy managers can avoid LeMahieu in mixed leagues.

An MRI exam on New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) on Wednesday showed that he's dealing with a left-calf strain, per Newsday's Erik Boland. LeMahieu will be shut down from baseball activities for at least a "couple of weeks." He has yet to talk about the MRI results with the team doctor, so there's currently no timetable for his return. The 36-year-old veteran injured his left calf in a Grapefruit League game last weekend. The Yankees haven't made any declarations about his Opening Day status at the end of March, but the way things currently look, we'd be surprised if LeMahieu didn't start the 2025 regular season on the injured list. The former second-round pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2009 out of LSU has won two batting titles in his career but has fallen off drastically the last few seasons. He played in only 67 games in 2024 and should be avoided in all mixed fantasy leagues. Oswaldo Cabrera is next in line to start at third base for the Yanks.

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (calf) is set to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. LeMahieu sustained this calf injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League contest. Over the weekend, LeMahieu said that he will likely be out for "a little bit." Fantasy managers should monitor his status after the MRI as it will likely provide clarity on his status. Currently, LeMahieu is slated to be the team's primary third baseman. Last season, the 36-year-old posted a .204/.265/.259 slash line across 67 contests. He only went deep twice but showed a strong eye at the plate as he struck out at a strong 15.4 percent rate. During the 2023 season, LeMahieu held a .243/.327/.390 line across 136 contests. If LeMahieu were to miss time early in the season, Oswaldo Cabrera or Oswald Peraza would be candidates to move up the depth chart.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) suffered a calf injury during Saturday's spring training contest. LeMahieu tweaked a calf muscle during his second at-bat of the afternoon. After the game, manager Aaron Boone noted that the injury is "a little concerning." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but seeing that the team is concerned could suggest he may be sidelined for a period of time. Last season, the 36-year-old appeared in just 67 contests and held a career-worst .204/.269/.259 slash line. He tallied just two long balls and five doubles. He generated a modest 37.6 percent hard-hit rate but showed a strong eye at the plate, striking out at a 15.6 percent rate. While he is sidelined, Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza will likely see an increase in playing time at the hot corner.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu could make his Grapefruit League debut either on Saturday or Monday, according to the New York Post's Greg Joyce. LeMahieu dealt with foot and hip injuries a year ago that limited him to 67 games, but he entered spring training fully healthy and ready to compete for the team's starting third base job. The Yankees have been looking to limit his workload this spring to make sure that he's fully healthy for Opening Day, but it looks like he'll begin playing in games soon. The three-time All-Star's skills have eroded offensively in the last few years, and he hit just .204/.269/.259 with two home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored in his 228 plate appearances in 2024. But for lack of better options, LeMahieu is viewed as the favorite for most of the playing time at the hot corner in the Bronx, at least early in the season. At 36 years old, fantasy managers shouldn't be banking on a big bounce-back.