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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers Were ‘Involved’ In DJ LeMahieu Bidding

In what has been a slow-moving offseason, many of the top free agents remain unsigned with less than a month until the scheduled start of 2021 Spring Training. However, one came off the board last week when DJ LeMahieu agreed to a six-year contract to stay with the New York Yankees.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were one of several teams that reportedly pursued LeMahieu, whose versatility and right-handed bat appealed to the organization. The 32-year-old was said to be seeking a five-year contract in excess of $100 million, but settled for $90 million.

Though a reunion took some time to come to fruition, many executives around the league expected LeMahieu to re-sign with the Yankees all along given both sides’ desire to hammer out a new contract.