On Monday night, the New York Yankees will be in Texas to open up a series with the Rangers.
The Yankees are coming off a series where they won two out of three games against the Houston Astros.
Former Yankee All-Star Issues Heartfelt Message
GettyDJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees takes the field against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 03, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Before Monday’s game, former Yankees star DJ LeMahieu made a post to Instagram that had over 25,000 likes in two hours.
LeMahieu wrote: “I know it’s been a minute but just want to make sure I say thank you to the @yankees organization, all of the fans and my teammates for my time in New York. I may have been three years shy of being a true “New Yorker,” but New York will forever feel like home. I’m thankful to have been a part of some incredible moments on the field. Hoping for continued success for the boys! – DJ”
Many people responded to his post:
Austin Wells: “You are the greatest”
Aaron Judge: “Great player but better teammate!!”
Gleyber Torres: “🫡♥️”
CC Sabathia: “Legend ❤️🔥”
The New York Yankees: “Thank you, DJ 👏 An incredible teammate on and off the field! Wishing you all the best 💙”
GettyDJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a RBI single during the fourth inning of the game against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium on June 27, 2025 in New York City.
LeMahieu is currently a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the MLB.
He finished last season batting .266 with two home runs, 12 RBI’s and 13 runs in 45 games for the Yankees.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on July 10, 2025: “Today, the Yankees released INF DJ LeMahieu from the roster.”
LeMahieu’s MLB Career
GettyDJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on April 01, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
LeMahieu was picked in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft.
He spent one year with the Chicago Cubs before a seven-year stint on the Colorado Rockies.
In Colorado, LeMahieu made two All-Star Games.
The 37-year-old joined the Yankees in 2019, spending seven seasons with the franchise.
GettyDJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Mets won 3-2.
LeMahieu made the All-Star Game as a Yankee in 2019.
Over 1,673 career MLB games, he is batting .289 with 126 home runs, 663 RBI’s, 896 runs and 93 stolen bases.
Former New York Yankees All-Star Issues Heartfelt Message After Departure