DJ LeMahieu’s Importance to the Yankees
New York Yankees Need to Stay Healthy
New York Yankees star infielder DJ LeMahieu is in the final season of a two-year, $24 million contract. The Yankees should give him a new contract as soon as possible according to Payperhead247. This has to be a major priority for them.
LeMahieu had an unforgettable year in 2019 and while we don’t know when the new season will start, he can pick up where he left off.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman signed LeMahieu from the Rockies in order to add depth but he ended up being the best player on the team last season.
DJ LeMahieu hit .327 with 26 home runs and 102 RBIs in 145 games and was extremely versatile, playing at second, third and first base. It was the first time in his career that he played at either third or first base since 2014.
The second baseman is one of the keys to the Yankees winning their first World Series since 2009. He was one of the few players that stayed healthy for them for the entire season and if he can do the same next year then he can help this team go far.
The expectations for LeMahieu are very high but he can deal with them and step up his game on offense and defense. This will put the Yankees in great shape to contend and he’ll earn a big paycheck with them.
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