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Yankees extend qualifying offer to DJ LeMahieu, what does this mean?

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.