DJ LeMahieu Starting The Year On Injured List
10 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