DJ LeMahieu’s 2022 season didn’t really turn out as planned. The New York Yankees infielder had a promising start to the year, but injuries limited his productivity in the second half of the season. The three-time All-Star suffered a broken bone in his right toe midway through the year. In hindsight, playing through the injury may have been counterproductive in the long run.
LeMahieu was vital to the Yankees’ early-season success that saw the club slingshot their way up to the top of the American League. The Yankees won 99 games but fell just short of their first World Series appearance since 2009.
MLB insider Bryan Hoch recently provided an update on LeMahieu’s status, writing that the latest updates on LaMahieu looked promising.
“The Yanks’ most recent updates on LeMahieu are promising, as it appears the conservative course of treatment will allow him to avoid surgery and begin the spring on time” – Bryan Hoch via MLB.com
Hoch was answering Yankee-related questions and reported the information in a recent MLB.com article. According to Hoch, LeMahieu’s injury is complicated, but the infielder continues to work out at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Florida. The workout includes hitting, throwing, agility work, and running.
LeMahieu hasn’t looked like himself since early August. After starting the season strong, his productivity decreased in the second half of the year. His batting average dropped to just .211 in August. Over that stretch, he recorded just one home run and four RBIs in 24 games.
“DJ LeMahieu ties the game up with his first home run of the season!” – Talkin’ Yanks
It was clear that the nagging injury was affecting his game. In September and October, he appeared in just eight games, recording just four hits and no RBIs.
The New York Yankees eventually decided to leave LeMahieu off the postseason roster. The club’s offense slumped during the playoffs, and LeMahieu’s injury might have been a factor. The Yankees were eventually swept by the Houston Astros to end a disappointing season.
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is a 3x All-Star, 4x Gold Glove winner and has two batting titles
