US EditionNew York Yankees Release Two-Time Batting Champion DJ LeMahieu
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 09 – Yankees GM Brian Cashman aims to strengthen pitching and third base depth before the July 31 deadline amid injuries and roster changes, targeting starters, relievers, and infielders.
- On Thursday, the New York Yankees parted ways with DJ LeMahieu, the two-time batting champion, concluding his seven-year stint with the team.
- The decision followed struggles in 2024, including a career-worst.204 batting average and injuries, and came after designating him for assignment Wednesday.
- General manager Brian Cashman called the move tough and said the Yankees now face roster voids at third base and pitching that they plan to address before the trade deadline.
- Cashman expressed interest in acquiring a starting pitcher, additional relievers, and an infielder if the opportunity arises, while McMahon was mentioned as a potential candidate at third base, boasting a career home OPS of.813.
- LeMahieu’s departure shifts focus to improving the roster aggressively ahead of the deadline amid injuries and bullpen challenges, signaling active efforts to upgrade multiple positions.
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