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Aaron Boone breaks silence on recent DJ LeMahieu DFA move as New York Yankees will reshape infield with Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jorbit Vivas.

Though DJ LeMahieu was one of the quietest players in the Yankees' clubhouse — in public, with the media and, to a lesser degree, with his teammates — no one commanded more respect among his peers.

The New York Yankees benched DJ LeMahieu on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, they shockingly designated him for assignment. Aaron Boone revealed what the plan at third base will be moving forward.

The New York Yankees moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and, as a result, DJ LeMahieu to the bench. He is not pleased with the move.

Infielder DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment by the New York Yankees. He is owed nearly $22 million on the remainder of his six-year contract that ran through 2026.

A day after New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone designated DJ LeMahieu to the bench, his time in the Bronx came to an unofficial halt.

Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu is no longer viewed as an everyday player. The veteran was not pleased about the change.

The New York Yankees made perhaps the most dramatic roster move of their season on Wednesday when they designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment.

DJ LeMahieu's days as the Yankees' everyday second baseman appear to be over as New York tries to shake up its underperforming lineup.

On Wednesday, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment even though they still owe him approximately $22 million through next season.