The New York Yankees designated for assignment veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu, ending his tenure with the team. LeMahieu, hampered by a series of injuries over the past three years, struggled to maintain his previous performance level. The Yankees are absorbing the remaining $22 million on his contract. His departure opens a spot at third base, a position the Yankees hope to fill via trade before the July 31 deadline. The team will use a combination of internal options in the interim, acknowledging the difficult but necessary decision.

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