DJ is back!

On January 15, 2021, the Yankees and DJ LeMahieu reached an agreement on a 6 year-90 million dollar contract which has cemented LeMahieu’s role on the team. In 2019 the Yankees traded for LeMahieu and it has been magic to watch him play ever since. DJ is an extremely versatile player on the field, and he has been one of the most consistent with his approach to hitting the ball. In 2020 DJ snagged the batting title in the AL and he should have been considered MVP from the league.

Given that the Yankees have been prone to injuries over the last two years, it is nice to see them re-sign a player who managed to avoid the injury bug more than others. While DJ is already 32, and he has had a reoccurring wrist issue, this signing is going to help the Yankees attain the goal of another World Series win. What this team has been missing is cohesion. The team is filled with great players and big names, but there is still something holding them back from the ultimate prize; DJ might just be one piece to solving the puzzle.