DJ LeMahieu’s time with the New York Yankees is officially over. 

After spending the past seven seasons with the Yankees, LeMahieu was designated for assignment yesterday. The three-time All-Star was slashing .266/.338/.674 across 45 games for New York this season, with two home runs and 12 RBIs. 

LeMahieu’s defensive limitations and battles with injuries played a major role in New York’s decision. Still, only one day after designating him for assignment, the Yankees have officially released LeMahieu, according to the New York Post’s Greg Joyce. 

“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,” Joyce wrote. “That LeMahieu passed through waivers unclaimed was no surprise, given that any team that claimed him would have had to pick up the $22 million owed to him through next year.”

“Now, the Yankees are officially on the hook for that money while LeMahieu is a free agent, available to sign with any team on what would likely be the minimum salary. Whether any team brings him in to see what he has left and play second base/first base/DH remains to be seen.”

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LeMahieu is turning 37 soon, and his performance has declined over the past two seasons. Despite this, with the Yankees on the hook for the remaining $22 million owed to him, LeMahieu can now sign with any team in the league. Though it’s unclear if any team will take a chance on the three-time All-Star, it’ll be curious to see if he has anything left in the tank. 

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