Former Batting Champ Looking to Continue Career After Surprise Yankees Release

Considering that he will come for the pro-rated veteran minimum, it's quite likely that LeMahieu will get another chance, although it's unclear where at this point.

About to turn 37 years, LeMahieu is a 15-year veteran of the Chicago Cubs, Coloardo Rockies and Yankees. A lifetime .289 hitter, he has won two batting titles, four Gold Gloves, and two Silver Sluggers. He is also a three-time All-Star.

Despite his long list of accomplishments, injuries have sapped at his abilities over the last few years. He hit just .204 in 2024 and is hitting .266 this season, albeit in only 45 games. He has just two home runs this year.

The Yankees moved on from LeMahieu in order to move Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and go with younger options at third. They've also been connected to names like Eugenio Suarez on the trade market, and third base is now open for them to make a splash like that.

After losing six of seven, the Yankees have now won four straight games. They swept the Seattle Mariners this week and then beat the Cubs 11-0 on Friday.