The 2024 season is when the New York Yankees are hoping to see a strong return to form from DJ LeMahieu. Despite suffering an injury on March 16 after fouling a ball off his right foot, he hopes to be included in the Bronx Bombers Opening Day lineup on March 28 when they play the Houston Astros.
Even though he hasn’t yet returned to the field, LeMahieu believes he is improving. He has been exercising in the weight room and going through rehab.
LeMahieu stated, “I’m making progress, so hopefully, I’ll be ready to go.” Right now, I’m just sort of slowly going through baseball stuff, mainly stuff from the training room. However, I’m making an effort to exercise as much as I can to stay prepared.
After a dismal 2023 season, LeMahieu was determined to start over before getting hurt. During spring training, he was hitting the ball hard, and Aaron Boone, the manager of the Yankees, and a few of his teammates noticed his consistent line-drive hitting.
LeMahieu endured difficulties with his lower body during portions of the 2022 and
LeMahieu hopes for a major return to form
LeMahieu is projected to play third base for the Yankees this season. If he can stay healthy, he is anticipating a big year.
“When I’m going, I think I can really help us in the leadoff spot,” LeMahieu said. “We’ll just kind of see how the lineup shakes out, but I’m just excited to be part of this lineup in general — more excited to be part of this lineup than in a little while.”
The Yankees certainly have the potential for a big offensive season in 2024 with powerful hitters like Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo in the middle of the lineup. LeMahieu figures to play an important role at the top of the New York batting order if he gets on base for the team’s sluggers.
“He obviously has tremendous opposite-field ability and power, which plays really well in our stadium,” Cole said. “His veteran leadership and gamesmanship fit really well in that role as leadoff; his ability to communicate and see pitches, and also drive in runs. To see him thriving in the leadoff spot would be really good for the Yankees.”
LeMahieu is a three-time All-Star who has won four Gold Gloves and two batting titles throughout his career. He has been with the Yankees for for five seasons, and the 35-year-old has played in the big leagues for 13 years.
