The New York Yankees were on the verge of bolstering their infield with the return of veteran DJ LeMahieu, who began a rehab assignment on Tuesday evening.
He was supposed to be the club’s everyday third baseman here in 2024, but a spring training injury scuttled those plans.
DJ LeMahieu will finally begin his rehab assignment after it was delayed, with the Yankees announcing formally on their X (formerly known as Twitter) page.
The Yankees have been eagerly awaiting DJ LeMahieu’s return from a significant bruise to his right foot, an injury he sustained during spring training.
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is set to join the Somerset Patriots for a rehab assignment starting on Tuesday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
The New York Yankees are gearing up for their Sunday afternoon matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays while also looking forward to the return of a key veteran who is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu hasn’t played in a game since March 16th in spring training after fouling a ball off his foot. And by the sounds of it, the veteran isn’t having much progress in his recovery.
The New York Yankees get some poor news about their infield, as after DJ LeMahieu was expected to begin his rehab assignment today in Somerset, he instead found himself back in the Bronx.
Given the infield’s desperate need for reinforcements, given its lackluster defensive efficiency, the return of DJ LeMahieu should certainly help boost the Yankees‘ overall production.
The New York Yankees have the best record in baseball thanks to a hot start to the 2024 season. Without the likes of Gerrit Cole and DJ LeMahieu, the Yankees are 12-4 to begin the season as they try to reestablish themselves as a contender in the American League.
The New York Yankees are ecstatic about the expected return of veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu since they can desperately use his services with another utility man going down to injury.
The Yankees are patiently waiting for DJ LeMahieu to rejoin the team after he fouled a ball off his right foot several weeks ago and sustained a significant bruise.
The New York Yankees have been rotating Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berdi at third base in DJ LeMahieu’s absence. Cabrera has stepped up and provided ample offensive support, notably against the Houston Astros in the first series of the season, but he’s been riding the bench over the past few days with Berdi getting the starts.
The Yankees have been more than just surviving at third base in the absence of DJ LeMahieu, who is traveling with the team to both Cleveland and Toronto starting on Friday.
It is time for the Yankees to pass the baton from DJ LeMahieu to 22-year-old star shortstop Anthony Volpe regarding the lead-off spot. DJ suffered a significant bruise to his right foot during spring training after fouling a ball, and in the meantime, the Yankees have utilized Gleyber Torres at the top of the order.
The New York Yankees are gearing up to face off against the Miami Marlins on April 10 in the final game of a three-game series before they head on the road to take on the Cleveland Guardians.
The New York Yankees have received a bit more clarity regarding veteran third baseman DJ LeMahieu, who was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his right foot following an MRI taken on Friday.
DJ LeMahieu, 35, is in the fourth season of a six-year, $90M contract.
Rejoice, baseball fans. Opening Day is almost here! All 30 teams will be back in action this Thursday to begin the 2024 season, and we can't wait to get back to sweating out bets on the diamond every day.
The veteran third baseman will start the season on the IL thanks to a bruised foot he suffered in spring training.
New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will miss the start of the season with a foot injury. General manager Brian Cashman confirmed Monday that the two-time batting champ is headed to the injured list with a bone bruise in his right foot.
The New York Yankees’ third base options appear pretty slim after the latest update on DJ LeMahieu. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Sunday that LeMahieu likely will not play on Opening Day due to a “pretty significant bone bruise” on his right foot.
The New York Yankees have a lot going for them heading into the 2024 season, though injuries and age could test their roster.
The infielder fouled a ball off his right foot recently and Aaron Boone says LeMahieu has a “pretty significant” bone bruise and won’t be playing through it for the time being. With Opening Day now just over a week away, it’s unclear if LeMahieu will be ready in time.
New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will miss some time during spring training because of a bruised right foot, manager Aaron Boone said Monday.
Assuming LeMahieu is healthy and productive, the Yankees will pencil him into the lineup every day, whether at third, second or first base.
LeMahieu missed much of the final month of the regular season with what was described as a toe injury, and the three-time All-Star was left off the Yankees' ALDS roster despite returning for the final week of the season.
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