1 of 5 | Longtime New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu hit .266 over 45 appearances this season. File Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI | License Photo
July 10 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.
The Yankees announced Wednesday they designated the veteran infielder for assignment. He signed a six-year, $90 million deal with the American League East franchise in 2021 and is owed $22 million through next season.
LeMahieu started the year on the inured list with a calf strain. The 36-year-old hit .266 with two home runs and 12 RBIs through his first 45 games.
LeMahieu hit a career-worst .204 with two home runs and 26 RBIs over 67 appearances in 2024. LeMahieu led MLB with batting averages of .348 and .364, respectively, during his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, but was recently relegated to a bench role.
