NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment Wednesday, presumably ending the veteran infielder's tenure with the organization despite being owed $22 million through next season.
The move came a day after manager Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu would move from New York's starting second baseman to a bench role. Boone said LeMahieu did not take the demotion well but emphasized that LeMahieu didn't ask for his release.
LeMahieu, who is four days shy of his 37th birthday, batted .266 with a .674 OPS this season, with increased production since the start of June.