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6 days ago
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Yankees' DJ LeMahieu once again battling with hip discomfort
BALTIMORE – A week into his minor league rehab assignment, DJ LeMahieu is dealing with enough hip discomfort that he received a cortisone shot Tuesday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone termed it a 'proactive'' measure and expressed hope that LeMahieu would resume playing in games by Thursday or Friday. Advertisement So, in the Yankees' view, don't call it a setback as he tries to move into the Yankees' third base mix. But given LeMahieu's recent injury history, it's at least one more potential obstacle on his path back to the Bronx. On the injured list since Opening Day, LeMahieu has been rehabbing from a left calf strain suffered March 1, during the second at-bat of his first 2025 exhibition game. Feb 20, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees third base DJ LeMahieu (26) during work outs at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Late last season, LeMahieu dealt with a right hip impingement that effectively ended his injury-marred 2024 season. LeMahieu had received a cortisone shot to his right hip in mid-September. At the time, LeMahieu felt he could still contribute to the postseason-bound Yankees. Advertisement But the 36-year-old former batting champion was a spectator through October, and his pinstriped status remained murky despite being owed $30 million through 2026. According to Boone, the right-handed hitting veteran infielder 'felt a little something maybe coming on'' with his hip 'and just wanted to knock it out, wanting to be proactive, knowing he really wants this to go really well in his build up.'' Related: DJ LeMahieu talks about frustration over injury history, passion for helping the Yankees In his first four rehab games at Class AA Somerset, LeMahieu is batting .600 (6-for-10) with a double, homer and three RBI. Advertisement '(In) my sense, it was pretty minor,'' Boone said. 'DJ's always been so tough and his way is to just power through things and grind through things. 'I think he just wants to make sure he gives himself the best runway to be successful.'' It's been a series of injuries and bad breaks for LeMahieu, who fractured a bone in his right foot in a late March spring training game in 2024. Prior to that, LeMahieu had lost significant time due to a sports hernia and ligament damage to his right big toe. At the plate during his rehab games, 'I know he feels good,'' said Boone. 'Hopefully he continues to go that way and comes up here and helps us.'' This article originally appeared on Yankees' DJ LeMahieu once again battling hip injury
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22-05-2025
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Devin Williams Addresses Yankees Closer Change After Struggles
Devin Williams doesn't plan to stay out of the ninth inning for long, and he does not need long to reset himself. The Yankees' former closer spoke publicly Sunday after being removed from the role, saying he wants to earn his way back as soon as possible. 'I mean, I'd like to be back on the mound as soon as I can,' Williams said. 'With the way things have gone recently, it's not really a shock to me.' New York Yankees closer Devin WilliamsRick Osentoski-Imagn Images Williams' struggles forced the Yankees to make a change this weekend. After blowing multiple leads and seeing his signature "Airbender" changeup lose its sharpness, the team decided to shift him out of high-leverage situations, at least for now. Advertisement For Williams, it was a difficult but honest moment. 'Being a closer is a position you have to earn, and you have to keep earning it to continue to be in that role,' Williams said. 'Lately, I haven't been doing that.' Williams didn't shy away from the disappointment or the responsibility that comes with it. 'It's disappointing. You work for years to get to that point and then have that taken away from you," he said. "It's not a fun feeling at all, but I can't say it's undeserved.' The Yankees have shifted veteran right-hander Luke Weaver into the closer's spot for now. Weaver, who has been dominant to start the season, is expected to handle save situations while Williams works on regaining the feel for his fastball and the sharpness of his changeup. Advertisement Manager Aaron Boone has left the door open for Williams to reclaim the job, if he pitches his way back into it. For now, Williams is focused on doing exactly that. Related: Jazz Chisholm, Jr. Gets Big Win Off the Field This Week Related: Will Devin Williams Join This List of Yankees Who Couldn't Play in Pinstripes?
