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Yankees cut veteran DJ LeMahieu, owe nearly $22M in salary

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Source: The New York Times
Yankees cut veteran DJ LeMahieu, owe nearly $22M in salary
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The New York Yankees have designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, due to declining performance and injuries, while still owing him $15 million in 2026. LeMahieu, a former MVP contender, had his role diminished by injuries and positional limitations, leading to this decision as the Yankees adjust their roster.

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