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The New York Yankees might not need to look far for help in the infield \u2014 they may already have it on the roster.<\/p>\n
With the trade deadline approaching next month, speculation swirls around big-name targets and potential moves to boost the lineup.<\/p>\n
But DJ LeMahieu, the forgotten veteran, is starting to remind fans that he\u2019s not quite ready to be written off yet.<\/p>\n
After a brutal two-year stretch, the 36-year-old is starting to show signs of life at the plate and in the field.<\/p>\nCredit: John Jones-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
LeMahieu\u2019s bat showing signs of revival<\/h2>\n
Over 62 at-bats this season, LeMahieu is hitting .258\/.333\/.371 with two homers and a .704 OPS \u2014 modest but steady numbers.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s encouraging is his plate discipline, reflected in a 10.8% walk rate and his ability to avoid chasing bad pitches.<\/p>\n
He ranks in the top half of the league in average exit velocity, whiff rate, and chase rate \u2014 subtle signs of rebound.<\/p>\n
No, he\u2019s not slugging like Aaron Judge, but LeMahieu is showing enough to keep the Yankees invested in his comeback.<\/p>\n
Defensive stability helping reshape the infield<\/h2>\n
Defensively, LeMahieu has held his own at second base, showing reliable mobility and above-average range in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
That stability has allowed the Yankees to shift Jazz Chisholm back to third base, where he can hold his own.<\/p>\n
LeMahieu might not win a Gold Glove at this stage, but he\u2019s making the routine plays and keeping the infield organized.<\/p>\n
As the Yankees try to fend off their AL East rivals, sometimes making the routine plays matters more than highlight-reel flash or empty power.<\/p>\nCredit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
DJ\u2019s resurgence could reshape trade deadline plans<\/h2>\n
If LeMahieu continues trending upward, the Yankees might not feel as much urgency to trade for an infielder in July.<\/p>\n
That would allow general manager Brian Cashman to reallocate resources toward more pressing needs \u2014 like the rotation.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a domino effect: one veteran getting hot at the right time could shift the club\u2019s entire approach at the deadline.<\/p>\n
They still need help, but the priorities could change if DJ becomes a steady contributor in the second half.<\/p>\n
The jury is still out, but the signs are promising<\/h2>\n
Of course, LeMahieu has only 62 at-bats so far, and that\u2019s a small sample size by any standard.<\/p>\n
But baseball is full of comeback stories \u2014 and this one feels like a veteran slowly rewriting his final chapter.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s like watching an old car finally roar back to life after months in the garage \u2014 not perfect, but running again.<\/p>\n
The Yankees will need more time to know if DJ\u2019s turnaround is real, but right now, they like what they see.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Yankees\u2019 primary trade target could be Pirates versatile contact-hitter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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