NEW YORK — Both Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone called the move to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday a “tough” decision. LeMahieu had been in pinstripes since 2019, a well-respected and hard-working figure in the Yankees’ clubhouse.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Wednesday said he's "definitely" looking to acquire a starting pitcher ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

With the MLB trade deadline just weeks away, the New York Yankees’ lengthy search for a much-needed, yet elusive, third baseman should be coming to a close.

One day after Aaron Boone declared DJ LeMahieu “a bat off the bench” and physically challenged by the third base position, the Yankees designated the two-time batting champ for assignment. The team announced the decision on Wednesday. The Yankees still owe LeMahieu, 36, about $22 million.

The New York Yankees have designated two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu for assignment, one day after manager Aaron Boone had said the aging infielder with a diminished defensive range would primarily be used off the bench.

The Seattle Mariners visit the New York Yankees Wednesday in the second game of their 3-game series at Yankee Stadium.

Its Wednesday, July 9 and the Mariners (48-43) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (50-41). Logan Evans is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Cam Schlittler for New York. The Yankees took the series opener last night,

The Mariners will hand the ball to Logan Evans (3-2, 0.00), but the Yankees' starter is yet to be announced for this game. Prepare for the Yankees vs. Mariners with what you need to know before Wednesday's baseball action,