One day after being benched from the starting lineup of the New York Yankees, infielder DJ LeMahieu finds himself designated for assignment, and his time with the club could be over soon.

Even though he's no longer on the roster, DJ LeMahieu could impact how the New York Yankees approach this year's trade deadline. New York released the 36-year-old infielder on Thursday after designating him for assignment the day prior.

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DJ LeMahieu has been cut by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench.

Just how much LeMahieu, who has one year after this one remaining on the six-year, $90 million free-agent contract he signed before the 2021 season, has left is a question that is a long way from ...

July 10: The Yankees announced that LeMahieu has been released. July 9: Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, per multiple reports.

NEW YORK (AP) — DJ LeMahieu was cut Wednesday by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench.