Yankees mulling alternatives to LeMahieu
Jul 23 2024
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York Yankees
NEWS: 3B DJ LeMahieu was out of the lineup for the Yankees on July 21, and manager Aaron Boone was noncommittal when asked if LeMahieu’s absence would last more than a day.
IMPACT: Low
BHQ SPIN: LeMahieu told reporters that he is “100% healthy,” despite appearances to the contrary with his performance at the plate. The playoff-bound Yankees will no doubt have third base near the top of their trade deadline shopping list, but in the near term, if LeMahieu sits, the primary beneficiary, at least against right-handed pitching, should be Oswaldo Cabrera. J.D. Davis could be another option against southpaws, though Davis has been used exclusively at first base and DH during his time with the Yankees.
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
First sackers changing addresses lead the MLB playing time news of the past week: Walker, Goldschmidt, Bellinger, Naylor, Santana, Lowe. Plus Luzardo, Kepler and more.
Dec 23 2024 8:10am
Dec 23 2024 8:10am
The playing time implications of Williams to New York, Tucker to Chicago and the rest of the busy weekend of MLB transactions.
Dec 16 2024 8:18am
Dec 16 2024 8:18am
A Winter Meetings wrap-up, from playing time perspective. How moves including Crochet, Gimenez, Burger, Fried, Romano and more affect their new and old clubs.
Dec 12 2024 8:27am
Dec 12 2024 8:27am
The first domino has fallen; Juan Soto is a Met. Plus playing time fallout from roster moves involving Willy Adames, Tyler O'Neill, Michael Conforto, and more.
Dec 9 2024 8:06am
Dec 9 2024 8:06am
All the ripples of pre-Winter Meetings moves and how they affect 2025 projected playing time, including signings of Montas, Severino, Boyd and more.
Dec 6 2024 8:25am
Dec 6 2024 8:25am
