Yankees DFA DJ LeMahieu with significant contract remaining

The New York Yankees have designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment, with nearly $22 million still owed on his contract. LeMahieu, a two-time batting champion, was hitting .266 in 45 games for the Yankees this season and had been benched prior to the DFA. This move opens up possibilities for the Yankees to target other third basemen at the trade deadline.