Will the real New York Yankees please step forward? At one point, the club was on cruise control with a firm grasp on first place in the American League East. T

The Yankees acquired Williams, a two-time All-Star and two-time Reliever of the Year Award winner, from the Milwaukee Brewers in an offseason trade. Though it seemed Williams would serve as a shutdown closer option for the Yankees this season, he struggled early and encountered some hostility from home fans.

The New York Yankees have a glaring need at third base, and this trade idea would address the issue and improve New York's infield.

Per the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips, Boone stated that right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. could begin playing catch this weekend. Additionally, he noted that left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough started playing catch on Wednesday while right-hander Yerry De los Santos is closing in on throwing a live batting practice session.

The New York Yankees released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.

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The New York Yankees have teamed up with the popular streetwear brand Born X Raised to create this unique MLB apparel collection.

The Yankees moved on from DJ LeMahieu Wednesday when the veteran infielder was designated for assignement with about $22 million left on a six-year contract.

DJ LeMahieu won three Gold Gloves with the Colorado Rockies and another with the New York Yankees. But his range has been diminished by injuries in recent years.