It is clear the New York Yankees want star infielder DJ LeMahieu back on their team in 2021, which is why they extended a qualifying offer to him on Sunday evening.
Yankees extend qualifying offer to DJ LeMahieu, doubt he will accept it — extension is hopeful!
— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) November 1, 2020
The qualifying offer to DJ is worth $18.9 million on a one-year deal, but the expectation is that he won’t sign it and pursue a lengthy extension with the Yankees or an alternative team.