Multiple teams showing interest In DJ LeMahieu

Its been just two days since the Yankees officially released veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu , but that hasnt stopped him from attempting to get back onto the field.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported earlier today that LeMahieu was looking to sign with a team to finish out the 2025 season, and has subsequently reported that multiple teams are showing interest in the veterans services.

Theres no indication that a deal is close at this time and its unclear whether that interest is in adding LeMahieu on a big league deal or a minor league pact, but Morosi adds that LeMahieu being available before trade season picks up in earnest could work in his favor as he searches for a new club.

Just one day shy of his 37th birthday, LeMahieus numbers have been passable if unexciting this year.

He slashed .266/.338/.336 (94 wRC+) with underlying metrics to match in 142 plate appearances across 45 games for the Yankees this year prior to his DFA while playing second base exclusively.

His Fielding Run Value of 0 and Outs Above Average of -1 this season suggest his defense at the keystone is just a tick below average at this point in his career, though thats a far cry from the Gold Glove caliber defense he was capable of in his younger days.

Still, the combination of slightly below average offense and defense should be enough to make him an attractive candidate for a part-time or bench role with a team in need of help on the infield.

LeMahieu would be more attractive as a role player for a contending club if he was capable of providing substantial versatility, but there are questions about his ability to handle third base at this point in his career.

As Bryan Hoch of MLB.com noted following the Yankees decision to part ways with the veteran, LeMahieu expressed during this past offseason concerns about his ability to handle the physical demands of third base and expressed a preference for remaining on the right side of the infield in 2025.

Morosi suggested that LeMahieu would be best suited to play for a team that would be able to work him in at some combination of second base, first base, and DH, which could indicate that concerns about his ability to play the hot corner remain.

Given LeMahieus significant injury struggles in recent years, it would be understandable if he wasnt On the other hand, manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including Hoch) that LeMahieu had expressed a willingness to resume workouts at third base if the Yankees requested he return to the position.

If LeMahieu can prove himself capable of handling third base, that would surely help his market.

Teams like Cubs and Reds have players entrenched at second base currently but wide open playing time available at the hot corner.

LeMahieu would surely be of interest to those clubs if he could handle occasional time at third base, but would not make nearly as much sense if hes limited to the right side of the infield.

Even if LeMahieu remains unable to handle the hot corner, there should still be several teams that would benefit from his services.

The Royals are currently relying on Nick Loftin at the keystone on a semi-regular basis, while Luis Rengifo might benefit from someone to help him shoulder the load at second for the Angels after a tough first half thats left him as one of the least effective qualified hitters in baseball this year.

The Astros, Giants, and As are among a handful of other clubs who have struggled to get production at second base this year, but each has recently installed new options at the position who could be preferable to LeMahieu: Houston has promoted top prospect Brice Matthews, while both West Sacramentos temporary ball club has just welcomed Zack Gelof back from the injured list while San Francisco did the same with Casey Schmitt.

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