On Wednesday, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment even though they still owe him approximately $22 million through next season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Aaron Boone Explains What Led to Yankees, DJ LeMahieu Split. A Flash Flood Warning was in place for hours Tuesday night as a slow and soaking rain storm pounded the city of Chicago.

The New York Yankees moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and, as a result, DJ LeMahieu to the bench. He is not pleased with the move.

The New York Yankees benched DJ LeMahieu on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, they shockingly designated him for assignment. Aaron Boone revealed what the plan at third base will be moving forward.

One day after Aaron Boone declared DJ LeMahieu “a bat off the bench” and physically challenged by the third base position, the Yankees designated the two-time batting champ for assignment. The team announced the decision on Wednesday. The Yankees still owe LeMahieu, 36, about $22 million.

Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu is no longer viewed as an everyday player. The veteran was not pleased about the change.

NEW YORK – One day after being designated for assignment by the Yankees, veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu was officially released from the roster Thursday morning. That followed “a tough couple of days’’ said manager Aaron Boone of conversations with LeMahieu that included GM Brian Cashman about how the organization viewed its infield alignment.

Infielder DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment by the New York Yankees. He is owed nearly $22 million on the remainder of his six-year contract that ran through 2026.

The New York Yankees recently made a much-needed move. The team brought Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and moved DJ LeMahieu to the bench moving forward.