DJ LeMahieu DFA’ed by Yankees after demotion to bench role

New York – New York Yankis Nominated DJ Lemahiu For assignment on Wednesday, ending the tenure of experienced infielder with the organization despite being dues of $ 22 million through the next season.

Manager Aaron Boon announced that the step came a day after Lamahiyu New York announced to go to the role of a bench in the role of a bench. Boon said that Lemahiu did not take the demotion well, but insisted that Lamahiyu did not ask for his release.

Lamaaheeu, who is four days shy of his 37th birthday, produced this season with .674 OPS. 266 increased from early June.

But on the second basis, the limit of Lemahiyu was limited and according to General Manager Brian Cashman, he interacted during Offsen that he could not play physically on a third basis.

The two -time batting champion signed a six -year -old, a contract of $ 90 million before the 2021 season.

Lemahiyu was facing a low role after Yannakis decided to move the all-star. Jazz Chisholm JRFrom the third base to its natural status on the second basis.