The Yankees have spent the offseason talking up DJ LeMahieu’s health and potential for a bounce-back season, but the first signs out of spring training suggest the concerns haven’t disappeared. A live at-bat filmed against minor league pitcher Luis Velasquez didn’t exactly inspire confidence, as LeMahieu struck out in what appeared to be a sluggish and non-competitive showing.
Yankees vet DJ LeMahieu didn’t look good in this live BP at-bat facing Luis Velasquez, who came over from minor-league complex to get some work in. pic.twitter.com/JS41zjctgx
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LeMahieu swung through two pitches in the at-bat, struggling to catch up to Velasquez’s offerings.