In LeMahieu’s first four years as a Yankee, he hit .296 with an .806 OPS in 470 games. Over his past three, as his body betrayed him, he hit .237 with a .665 OPS in 248 games.

The New York Yankees designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees designated two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu for assignment Wednesday, presumably ending the infielder's seven-year tenure with the organization despite being owed $22 million through next season.