The final shoe dropped Thursday in the Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu saga, when the club officially released the veteran infielder a day after he was designated for assignment.

Though the Yankees’ decision to designate infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday was wholly expected, it came as a jolt to the clubhouse. “Seeing how this played out is tough ...

From an on-field performance standpoint, the Yankees designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday had become inevitable.

Jun 28, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second base DJ LeMahieu (26) singles during the eighth inning against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta ...

After being released by the Yankees, the future of DJ LeMahieu remains uncertain because rumors of being signed by the Astros will not play out.

While DJ LeMahieu was released by the Yankees just a few days ago, he's already garnering interest in free agency. Read more at MLBTR.