DJ LeMahieu Starting The Year On Injured List
9 months agoNew York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot) will start the 2024 season on the injured list, according to general manager Brian Cashman. "(It's been) a slow go on the recovery side" due to bone bruise, right foot," Cashman said. LeMahieu is dealing with inflammation and a deep bone bruise in his right foot and will have another MRI exam later this week to give the club an idea of how much progress he's made. The 35-year-old veteran might not have to miss much time, but there's also a chance his 2024 debut won't come until later in April. LeMahieu suffered the injury while fouling a ball off his foot in a spring game last week. With LeMahieu on the shelf to begin the season, Oswaldo Cabrera should operate as the Yankees' primary third baseman. UPDATE: LeMahieu will have another MRI on his right foot on Friday and will remain in Florida. Manager Aaron Boone said he's unsure if LeMahieu will be ready by the April 5 home opener.
Source: The Bergen Record - Pete Caldera
Source: The Bergen Record - Pete Caldera