On Wednesday, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment even though they still owe him approximately $22 million through next season.

Aaron Judge was disappointed to see D.J. LeMahieu depart New York this week, and the Yankees captain also addressed rumors that he helped the veteran infielder remain on the roster last year.

The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment, cutting him loose with nearly two years left on his deal.

One day after Aaron Boone declared DJ LeMahieu “a bat off the bench” and physically challenged by the third base position, the Yankees designated the two-time batting champ for assignment. The team announced the decision on Wednesday. The Yankees still owe LeMahieu, 36, about $22 million.

Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu is no longer viewed as an everyday player. The veteran was not pleased about the change.

One MLB insider has labeled the New York Yankees as a potential fit for a Eugenio Suarez trade ahead of the deadline.

The New York Yankees made perhaps the most dramatic roster move of their season on Wednesday when they designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment. On the one hand, the move wasn't much of a surprise as LeMahieu has struggled to effectively man an infield position this year.