Given that he is a Yankee with talent, it’s remarkable DJ LeMahieu lasted this long before a scare.
The most beaten-up team in the majors might be adding another name to its lengthy list of injury concerns, as the Yankees removed LeMahieu after two and a half innings Sunday during a game in San Francisco.
The leadoff hitter was 1-for-2 with a run scored before being pulled for Thairo Estrada, who slotted into second base. It was unclear what was wrong with LeMahieu, but he had fouled a pitch off his right leg Friday.
LeMahieu has been one of the most valuable Yankees this season, slashing .