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Jun 29 2025LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started the previous three games and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Oswald Peraza will take over at the keystone Sunday for the Yankees.
Jun 21 2025LeMahieu isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get a chance to rest his legs after going 2-for-4 with a double during Friday's loss. Oswald Peraza will start at the keystone and bat ninth in LeMahieu's place.
Jun 18 2025LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu went hitless in the first two games of the series and has gone just 1-for-14 over his last six contests. Oswald Peraza will fill in at second base and bat ninth for the Yankees on Wednesday while LeMahieu rests.
Jun 15 2025LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started the first two games of the series but will take a seat for Sunday's finale. The veteran infielder has carried a hot bat during the first half of June, as he is batting .382 (13-for-34) with two doubles, one homer and a 5:5 BB:K through 11 games this month. Oswald Peraza will step in at the keystone and bat ninth versus Boston righty Brayan Bello.
Jun 12 2025LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a regular day of rest for LeMahieu, who had started the previous five tilts and reached base six times in the first two games of the series. Pablo Reyes is at second base and batting eighth as the Yankees try to complete the sweep.
Jun 10 2025LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been off to a great start in June, and Tuesday's contest added to his heater. The infielder notched his third multi-hit performance of the month and his third outing drawing multiple walks. LeMahieu is 11-for-24 (.458) with five runs scored, six RBI and a 4:4 K:BB in June.
Jun 9 2025LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Boston on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu gave New York a one-run lead with a solo shot in the fifth inning, but Boston responded with five runs in the following frame. The long ball was LeMahieu's second of the campaign and his first since May 17. The veteran infielder is slashing a modest .258/.333/.371 on the campaign, though he's been swinging a hot bat since the start of the month, going 9-for-21 (.429 average) with six RBI over six games so far in June.
Jun 5 2025LeMahieu isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get a chance to rest his legs Thursday after making four consecutive starts at second base, during which he went 5-for-13 with two walks and three RBI. Oswald Peraza will pick up a start at the keystone as a result and bat ninth.
Jun 1 2025LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had one of his best games of the season, which included knocking in a run with a single in the fifth and another RBI on a ninth-inning double. The veteran infielder's big game lifted his average from .171 to .239 over 15 contests this season. He's added a home run, five RBI, two runs scored and no stolen bases over 51 plate appearances. LeMahieu is seeing a majority of the playing time at second base, but he occasionally cedes some at-bats versus right-handed pitchers to Jorbit Vivas. Oswald Peraza will also be a threat to LeMahieu's playing time at the keystone once Jazz Chisholm (oblique) returns, likely as the starting third baseman.
May 30 2025LeMahieu is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will be on the bench for the start of Friday's series opener while Jorbit Vivas and Oswald Peraza start at second and third base, respectively. LeMahieu has gone 3-for-26 with two RBI and a 25.0 percent strikeout rate over his last eight games.
May 26 2025LeMahieu is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will begin Monday's game in the dugout after going 3-for-11 with one run and one RBI during the Yankees' weekend series against the Rockies. Jorbit Vivas will shift over to second base while Oswald Peraza gets the start in the hot corner.
May 25 2025LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Saturday's 13-1 rout of the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York charged up its offense against the team with MLB's worst record, and LeMahieu got in on the action with his first three-hit performance of the season. It was a much-needed breakthrough for the veteran infielder, who entered Saturday having gone hitless over his previous four games. Since making his season debut May 13 following a lengthy stay on the injured list, LeMahieu has gone 7-for-26 (.269 batting average) with a home run, three RBI, two runs and a 3:4 BB:K.
May 22 2025LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been the Yankees' primary second baseman since returning from the 10-day injured list last week, but he'll get a breather for Thursday's series finale. Jorbit Vivas is covering the keystone and Oswald Peraza is at the hot corner.
May 17 2025LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his third game since recovering from calf and hip injuries to make his belated season debut, LeMahieu was able to poke a Griffin Canning fastball down the right-field line into the Yankee Stadium short porch for a third-inning homer, and his first long ball of the year. The 36-year-old infielder has three hits in eight at-bats since being activated, and he should see regular playing time at second base while Jazz Chisholm (oblique) remains sidelined.
May 13 2025LeMahieu (calf/hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will switch spots with Oswaldo Cabrera (fractured ankle), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. LeMahieu should serve as the Yankees' primary third baseman in the short term, but at 36 and coming off three straight years of declining production, he may not be able to hold the job indefinitely. He hit .204 with a .269 OBP, two home runs and zero steals in 228 plate appearances last year, although he did log a 1.093 OPS on his rehab assignment, thanks in part to a .500 BABIP.
May 12 2025LeMahieu (calf) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and start Wednesday versus the Mariners, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is set to return to the major-league roster after missing the entirety of the 2025 season to this point while recovering from a left calf strain and a hip issue. The 36-year-old could step right into a starting role at second base due to Jazz Chisholm (oblique) being on the shelf, likely replacing Jorbit Vivas in the Yankees' lineup. LeMahieu struggled to a career-low .204 average while adding two home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored over 201 at-bats in 67 regular-season games with New York in 2024.
May 6 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that LeMahieu (calf/hip) could be activated from the 10-day injured list later this week after playing two more rehab games, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has moved his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will play there Tuesday and Wednesday before the Yankees decide whether to have him join them on their road trip that begins Friday. The veteran infielder initially landed on the IL due to a calf strain but more recently dealt with a hip injury. However, he's healthy now, and his season debut with the big club looks imminent. LeMahieu could take over at second base while Jazz Chisholm (oblique) is sidelined.
May 5 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that second base is "more in play" than third base for LeMahieu (calf/hip) when LeMahieu returns from the 10-day injured list, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees have more of a need now at second base, at least in the short term, with Jazz Chisholm (oblique) expected to be sidelined until June. LeMahieu briefly paused a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset last week when he developed a hip issue in addition to his calf injury, but he returned to action over the weekend. All six of LeMahieu's starts so far for Somerset have come at second base. Jorbit Vivas is starting at the keystone Monday for the third time in four games, but he could be sent back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when LeMahieu returns. LeMahieu is expected to require "not too many more" rehab games before being activated, Boone said Monday.
Apr 30 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday that the hope is for LeMahieu (calf/hip) to resume his rehab assignment Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was shut down from his rehab assignment Tuesday after receiving a cortisone injection in his right hip, but he is on track to resume his assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list at the beginning of the season due to a left calf strain that he suffered in early March. How LeMahieu's calf and hip react over the next few rehab games will determine his timeline for a return to the majors.
Apr 18 2025LeMahieu (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been playing in extended spring training contests and is ready to test things out in a formal game setting. He will require a lengthy rehab assignment, perhaps needing the full 20-day allotment. Oswaldo Cabrera has been serving as the Yankees' primary third baseman with LeMahieu out and there's no guarantee that LeMahieu will be handed regular playing time upon his return.
Apr 17 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that LeMahieu could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been taking at-bats at the team's complex in Florida and appears to be trending toward returning to a competitive setting within the next week. His time in the minor leagues isn't expected to be brief, however, as the Yankees have said that the veteran infielder will require a lengthy buildup period after missing almost the entire Grapefruit League schedule.
Apr 16 2025LeMahieu (calf) is logging at-bats at the Yankees' minor-league complex and will need a buildup of game activity that replicates a full spring training, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was injured during his second at-bat during spring training, so it makes sense that the Yankees want him to log what manager Aaron Boone termed "a pretty big buildup." The veteran infielder isn't yet playing in games, and it's not clear when he will be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. LeMahieu could eventually reclaim a starting role at the hot corner for New York, though Oswaldo Cabrera has done a decent job so far this season in his stead, slashing .278/.333/.278 with four RBI and four runs but with no extra-base hits.
Apr 7 2025LeMahieu (calf) has joined the Yankees on their road trip and hopes to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will go through workouts with the team in Detroit and if everything goes well, he'll be cleared to play in rehab games. The veteran infielder is expected to need most, if not all, of his allotted 20 days on a rehab assignment, so LeMahieu probably won't be back from the injured list before the end of April. Once he returns, he will compete for playing time at third base with Oswaldo Cabrera.
Apr 3 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that LeMahieu (calf) is "about a week away" from taking live at-bats, SNY.tv reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone added that it would be "a pretty big build-up" for LeMahieu, who needs to go through the equivalent of a full spring training as he works his way back from a left calf strain. With that rough timeline, it would seem LeMahieu can safely be ruled out for the remainder of April. Oswaldo Cabrera has been serving as the Yankees' primary third baseman this season.
Mar 26 2025The Yankees placed LeMahieu (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been battling a left calf strain since the beginning of March, so his move to the IL was fully expected. The 36-year-old infielder has been gradually easing his way back into baseball activities over the past week, though he remains without a target return date. While LeMahieu is out, Oswaldo Cabrera will likely start regularly at third base.
Mar 17 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that LeMahieu has resumed hitting and is "moving the needle" in his progress from a left calf strain, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is a little more than two weeks removed from suffering the injury and has begun the process of easing back into baseball activities. He doesn't appear to be particularly close to being ready for game action, however, so LeMahieu remains without a clear timeline for making his 2025 debut. Oswaldo Cabrera is expected to open the season as the Yankees' primary third baseman.
Mar 6 2025LeMahieu underwent an MRI on Wednesday which showed a strain in his left calf, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu said that he will be shut down from baseball activities for at least a couple of weeks after he strained his calf in a Grapefruit League game last weekend. A return timetable is still up in the air since LeMahieu hasn't yet talked about the results of the MRI with the team doctor, but Opening Day is off the table at this point. Oswaldo Cabrera appears to be next in line for regular starts at the hot corner.
Mar 3 2025LeMahieu is slated to undergo an MRI on his sore calf Tuesday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The extent of LeMahieu's calf injury won't be known until the results of the MRI are read, though the veteran infielder expressed some optimism that he's dealing with a low-grade strain rather than a more significant issue. In any case, LeMahieu's return to the Grapefruit League lineup doesn't seem to be imminent, and he could be at risk of opening the season on the injured list. A potential LeMahieu absence to begin the campaign could open up more opportunities at third base for Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza.
Mar 2 2025LeMahieu (calf) said Sunday that his injury isn't serious, but he'll likely be out for "a little bit," Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder suffered the injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, and he now appears set to be sidelined for at least part of camp. LeMahieu labored through foot and hip injuries while posting a career-worst .528 OPS in 67 games during the regular season in 2024 before going unused throughout the playoffs during the Yankees' run to the World Series. Even though he entered camp as the frontrunner for the top job at third base, LeMahieu is off to an ominous start in 2025.
Mar 1 2025LeMahieu tweaked his calf during his second at-bat in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Astros, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone described the situation as "at least a little concerning." LeMahieu can be considered day-to-day for the time being, though a better idea of his status will come once he goes in for imaging. If the veteran infielder ends up having to miss time, Oswaldo Cabrera would be the most likely option to start at third base.
Feb 27 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that LeMahieu is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut either Saturday or Monday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu entered camp healthy after missing significant time last season due to foot and hip injuries, but he's been held out of spring games thus far as the Yankees limit his workload. The veteran infielder is the perceived favorite to handle the bulk of the third-base reps for the Yankees in 2025, but with a .698 OPS since the start of the 2021 campaign, he'll have to impress during the spring to win the gig.
Feb 18 2025LeMahieu said Tuesday that he took two months off from hitting over the offseason in order to give his body and mind a "reset" following a difficult 2024 campaign, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was limited to just 67 regular-season contests in 2024, as he first battled a fractured foot and later a hip injury that ended his season in September. The 36-year-old is healthy now and has been working with the Yankees' training staff in order to keep it that way for the duration of the 2025 season. LeMahieu is competing for the third-base job and might be the favorite to win it, but with just a .698 OPS over the last four seasons, nothing will be handed to him.
Feb 11 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that LeMahieu is healthy entering spring training, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old finished last season on the injured list due to a hip impingement, which sidelined him for the final weeks of the regular season and for the entirety of the Yankees' run to the World Series. LeMahieu was limited to 67 regular-season games in 2024 and has battled a plethora of injuries the past few seasons, culminating in a career-worst .528 OPS in 2024. It appears he'll get the chance to be a major contributor at third base this season, but he may need a strong showing in spring training in order to secure the starting role.
Jan 1 2025LeMahieu could be the current favorite to start at third base for the Yankees, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sherman said Monday on the Pinstripe Post podcast that he believes the Yankees are "going to try to take another look at LeMahieu" and that LeMahieu's likeliest position is third base. Jazz Chisholm ended the 2024 season at the hot corner for the Yanks, but the club seems to prefer him at second base. It could all be a moot point if the team winds up acquiring a player at either of those positions, but for not, LeMahieu looks to be in line to handle the hot corner. The 36-year-old had just a .527 OPS over 67 games during an injury-shortened 2024 campaign.
Sep 27 2024LeMahieu (hip) expects to ramp up baseball activities over the next few days as he aims to be available for the ALDS, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu isn't a given to be included on the Yankees' ALDS roster next week even if he's deemed healthy, but he at least wants to put himself in position to be an option. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since early September with a right hip impingement.
Sep 22 2024LeMahieu (hip) has been doing some baseball activities, including hitting off a tee, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu landed on the injured list Sept. 9 due to a right hip impingement. The veteran infielder hasn't been ruled out from returning before the end of the regular season, though it's unclear how close he may be to being ready to play in games. LeMahieu will likely take on a bench role if he's able to play again this season, as the Yankees are set across the infield and have Giancarlo Stanton locked in as the everyday DH.
Sep 9 2024The Yankees placed LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hip impingement. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction is retroactive to Friday, though LeMahieu hadn't appeared in any games for the Yankees since last Tuesday. The 36-year-old had put together a modest five-game hit streak prior to landing on the IL, but he wasn't in store for meaningful playing time at either of the corner-infield spots with Anthony Rizzo and Jazz Chisholm locked in as starters at first and third base, respectively.
Aug 25 2024LeMahieu (face) will start at first base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had been included in the initial lineup for Friday's series opener while lefty Kyle Freeland was scheduled to start for Colorado, but the Yankees scratched the veteran infielder after he was hit in the face by a baseball during pregame warmups. Fortunately for LeMahieu, he sustained only cosmetic damage to his face, as he cleared concussion protocol. LeMahieu will be back in the lineup for the series finale as a replacement for the lefty-hitting Ben Rice at first base while the Rockies go with another left-handed starter (Austin Gomber).
Aug 24 2024Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that LeMahieu's condition has improved and he's cleared concussion protocol, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was scratched from the Yankees' lineup Friday after taking a ball off his face during pregame warmups, though he escaped with just bruising. He'll remain out of the lineup for Saturday's contest but should be able to return to action within the next few days.
Aug 23 2024LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball during warmups and was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies precautionarily with a facial contusion, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu appeared to be fine after the incident but the Yankees will play it safe and give him the night off. The 35-year-old was slated to play first base and bat ninth, but both of those slots will be filled by Ben Rice instead. LeMahieu should be considered day-to-day.
Aug 21 2024LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians are sending left-hander Joey Cantillo to the hill, but it will be left-handed-hitting Ben Rice occupying first base for the Yankees. LeMahieu had started nine of the previous 12 contests at first base but is slashing a paltry .211/.244/.237 over that span.
Aug 12 2024LeMahieu will start at first base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will remain in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, but all four starts have come against left-handed pitching. The Yankees are seemingly viewing LeMahieu as a short-side platoon player these days with left-handed hitters Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm holding down the fort at the two corner-infield spots.
Jul 31 2024LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a two-run double in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start in five games, LeMahieu would ultimately drive in all six of New York's runs in the winning effort -- he launched a grand slam off Christopher Sanchez in the second inning to give the Yankees an early 4-0 cushion before extending the lead to 6-3 in the sixth with a two-out, RBI double off Jose Ruiz. It was a much-needed performance for LeMahieu, whose last multi-hit game came on July 9 -- he'd gone just 2-for-32 (.068) in his subsequent 14 contests. Despite his effort Wednesday, LeMahieu is still likely stuck on the short side of a platoon with Ben Rice at first base, with Jazz Chisholm taking over at third. LeMahieu's still slashing just .182/.270/.252 through 164 plate appearances this year with two homers, 19 RBI and 13 runs scored.
Jul 27 2024LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will sit for a second straight game. He pinch hit for Ben Rice in Friday's 9-7 loss to Boston, striking out in his lone plate appearance in the ninth inning. Oswaldo Cabrera will start at third base Saturday and bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello.
Jul 26 2024LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has stumbled to a .499 OPS in 154 plate appearances this season and is at risk of losing more playing time if his bat doesn't perk up. Oswaldo Cabrera will bat ninth and play third base Friday.
Jul 23 2024LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Monday in a 9-1 win against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is in the midst of a career-worst campaign that has not only threatened to take him out of an everyday role but also pushed him down to the No. 9 slot in the lineup Monday. The veteran may have bought himself a little more leeway with his fifth-inning solo shot against the Rays. It was his first long ball of the campaign and his first hit of any sort over his past seven contests. Despite Monday's glimmer of hope, LeMahieu is still slashing a paltry .181/.276/.228 through 146 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jul 21 2024LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder has a .472 OPS through 39 games this season and is hitting .154 with one extra-base hit in 39 at-bats during July. According to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, manager Aaron Boone wouldn't commit to LeMahieu being back in the lineup in Monday's series finale, perhaps signaling that the 36-year-old's time as an everyday player could be nearing its end.
Jul 14 2024LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu took a seat for Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Rays after he was hit by a pitch on his left pinkie finger Wednesday, but he was back in the lineup for the first two games of the Yankees' series in Baltimore. After going hitless in eight at-bats between Friday and Saturday, LeMahieu will hit the bench Sunday for what appears to be a maintenance day heading into the All-Star break. Oswaldo Cabrera will replace LeMahieu at third base.
Jul 12 2024LeMahieu is starting at third base and leading off for the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was held out of Thursday's contest after he was hit by a pitch on his left pinkie finger and later fouled a ball off his neck Wednesday. A CT scan on his neck came back clean, so Thursday's absence was likely precautionary. LeMahieu has hit .417 (5-for-12) over his past four games.
Jul 4 2024LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started the previous five games and will receive a day off after he went 4-for-19 with two doubles, three walks and three RBI in that stretch. Oswaldo Cabrera will take over at the hot corner Thursday.
Jun 30 2024LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu entered the game mired in a 6-for-42 (.143) slump but collected a couple of base hits, each of which brought in a run, while also adding just his second extra-base hit of the campaign. Despite being unable to find his footing at the plate, LeMahieu, who raised his season average to .188 thanks to Sunday's effort, has maintained a regular role in the Yankees' lineup since returning from the IL in late May due to a fractured foot.
Jun 27 2024LeMahieu is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is still without an extra-base hit this season and has tallied just one single across his last five games. Oswaldo Cabrera will occupy third base for the Yankees in their series opener versus the Blue Jays.
Jun 22 2024LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making six consecutive starts, LeMahieu will get the night off Saturday. Instead, Oswaldo Cabrera will play third and bat ninth.
Jun 14 2024LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will yield to Oswaldo Cabrera at third base as the Yankees begin a weekend series against their rivals. LeMahieu has just a .497 OPS and zero extra-base hits in 13 games since coming off the injured list.
Jun 11 2024LeMahieu isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has gone 4-for-9 with an RBI across his last three games, and he'll get a breather Tuesday while Oswaldo Cabrera starts at third base, batting ninth.
Jun 6 2024LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has now started seven of nine games since his return from the injured list but has gone just 4-for-22 with no extra-base hits during that stretch. Oswaldo Cabrera will get the call at third base for the Yankees on Thursday.
May 31 2024LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, LeMahieu played in all three games against the Angels, going 2-for-9 with three runs and three walks. He'll begin Friday's contest in the dugout, and Oswaldo Cabrera will start at third base and bat eighth against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks.
May 28 2024The Yankees reinstated LeMahieu (foot) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A fracture of LeMahieu's right foot has kept him on the injured list all season, but he will return to make his season debut Tuesday while starting at third base and batting ninth. The 35-year-old veteran will act as New York's primary third baseman going forward, though he's expected to receive a handful of off days initially as the Yankees attempt to ease him back into action.
May 25 2024The Yankees transferred LeMahieu (foot) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's move to the 60-day IL has no impact on his expected return date of May 28. It will, however, free up a 40-man roster spot for Kevin Smith to temporarily fill in for the injured Jon Berti (calf). LeMahieu will operate as New York's primary third baseman once he returns from the injured list, though he figures to receive more off days initially as he eases his way back from a non-displaced fracture of his right foot.
May 21 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday in an interview with Jomboy Media's "Talkin' Yanks" podcast that he expects LeMahieu (foot) to be activated from the 10-day injured list on May 28. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with three walks in six plate appearances during his two rehab games with Double-A Somerset following the resumption of his rehab assignment and is slated to be transferred to High-A Hudson Valley to continue rehabbing. Boone also reiterated that LeMahieu will be the team's primary third baseman when he returns from the 10-day injured list, though the plan is to mix in more off days for him initially since he's been on the shelf all season with a non-displaced fracture of his right foot.
May 20 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that LeMahieu (foot) will be the team's primary third baseman when he returns, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will be eased into everyday duty, though, after missing so much time with a right foot injury. The veteran infielder is a couple games into the resumption of his rehab assignment and isn't expected to be activated for at least another week or so. Once LeMahieu returns, Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti will fill utility roles.
May 18 2024LeMahieu (foot) could come off the injured list during the Yankees' West Coast road trip that begins May 24, though manager Aaron Boone stated Friday that the veteran infielder is unlikely to be activated at the beginning of that nine-game stretch, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu restarted a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday, going 1-for-2 with a single while playing three innings at third base. Boone stated earlier in the day that "it's possible" LeMahieu will be activated during New York's road swing against the Padres, Angels and Giants that starts May 24, but the skipper added that he doesn't expect that to happen at the start of the trip. LeMahieu is expected to get the day off Saturday before participating in his second rehab game Sunday, and Boone suggested that the organization plans to be cautious with the 34-year-old's rehab, explaining, "Part of the reason it has taken a long time is because he and us are going to be absolutely committed to this thing not being an issue when he goes to play."
May 16 2024LeMahieu (foot) is in line to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has already joined Somerset, but he will first go through a full workout Thursday and, assuming that goes off without a hitch, will begin playing in games Friday. The veteran infielder had to have his initial rehab assignment last month halted after just one inning due to ongoing issues with his right foot, but he's now ready to try again. Since he's missed so much time, the expectation is that LeMahieu will probably need at least a handful of rehab games before rejoining the Yankees' active roster.
May 15 2024LeMahieu (foot) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday or Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had embarked upon a rehab stint April 23 but lasted only one inning due to soreness in his injured right foot. He's been ramping back up of late by taking live batting practice and fielding grounders, and he recently resumed running the bases. Per Joyce, LeMahieu's restarted rehab assignment will begin with Double-A Somerset and is expected to include "a decent amount of games."
May 13 2024LeMahieu (foot) ran the bases Sunday and will take live batting practice again Tuesday, Mark Didtler of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Running the bases is a significant step in LeMahieu's recovery from a non-displaced fracture of his right foot. The veteran infielder has also been taking batting practice and fielding ground balls, and he could restart a minor-league rehab assignment soon. LeMahieu had begun a rehab stint April 23 but had to be pulled after just one inning due to experiencing soreness in the injured foot.
May 11 2024LeMahieu (foot) participated in batting practice Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu traveled with the team to Tampa Bay and hit off JT Brubaker on Saturday. LeMahieu continues to ramp up his activities as he works his way back from the non-displaced right foot fracture he sustained in spring training. The veteran infielder could be close to starting a rehab assignment, barring any setbacks. LeMahieu made a rehab appearance April 23 with Double-A Somerset, but he was pulled from the game after the first inning due to swelling in his right foot.
May 10 2024LeMahieu (foot) took batting practice on the Yankee Stadium field Wednesday and will travel with the club on its upcoming road trip to Tampa, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to swinging the bat, LeMahieu has also been fielding ground balls as he works his way back from the non-displaced right foot fracture he suffered March 16. By traveling with New York on its next road trip, he'll be able to take live at-bats and do infield work at the team's training complex, which happens to be in Tampa. Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the club intends to ramp up LeMahieu's "baseball activities all week" and indicated that the veteran infielder could potentially start a minor-league rehab assignment soon thereafter.
May 5 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that LeMahieu (foot) recently resumed hitting but that the veteran infielder may not be "that close to being ready for rehab [games]," Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old was shut down for a week in late April after he experienced swelling in his foot during a rehab game, and he's now back to taking part in baseball activities. It's an encouraging development following the setback, but LeMahieu still has some work to do in his recovery before again being cleared for minor-league action.
Apr 24 2024LeMahieu is still dealing with swelling in his right foot and will be shut down from baseball activity for a week, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had to make an early exit from his first rehab game at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday after his fractured right foot began bothering him in the first inning. After getting checked out by team doctors Wednesday, he will officially be pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down from all activity for the next seven days. Next steps for the 35-year-old infielder will be determined once his seven days are up, though it seems his target return date will be pushed back well into May.
Apr 23 2024LeMahieu (foot) was forced to exit his rehab start with Double-A Somerset in the second inning, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu left the contest after striking out in the top of first frame and playing third base in the bottom of the inning. He was making his first start with Somerset and was expected to appear in three more contests before returning to the major-league roster. The 35-year-old is now set to undergo examinations on his foot in New York on Wednesday according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. More information on his status will be provided following the testing, but it certainly appears as if LeMahieu suffered a setback in his recovery of a bone bruise and fracture in his right foot.
Apr 21 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that LeMahieu (foot) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder was originally expected to begin the rehab stint Friday, but it was pushed back after an MRI showed less healing than expected. LeMahieu has been cleared for game action just a couple days later, however, so it's apparently not a significant issue. He'll likely require at least a handful of games in the minors before joining the Yankees, as he's been sidelined just over a month.
Apr 19 2024LeMahieu (foot) won't begin his rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as scheduled Friday after an MRI showed less healing than was hoped for, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder said he's "ready to go" but has yet to be cleared for game action. LeMahieu will take batting practice and go through infield drills over the next few days. Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday is now the target date for LeMahieu to begin the rehab assignment, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.
Apr 16 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday in an interview with Jomboy Media's "Talkin' Yanks" podcast that he expects LeMahieu (foot) to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been ramping up baseball activities and is nearly ready to test things out in game action as he comes back from a bone bruise and non-displaced fracture in his right foot. He should return to the top of the Yankees' depth chart at third base once he's ready, but LeMahieu could also yield some starts to Oswaldo Cabrera at the hot corner given Cabrera's hot start. LeMahieu also no longer looks to be a candidate to bat leadoff in the short term due to Anthony Volpe establishing himself at the top of the batting order.
Apr 14 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that LeMahieu (foot) could begin rehab assignment once the club finishes up the current road trip Wednesday in Toronto, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old is traveling with the Yankees on the road trip and has continued to progress in his rehab work, with game action now seemingly on the horizon. LeMahieu was healthy for most of spring training before suffering the foot fracture in mid-March, so he shouldn't require an extended rehab assignment and could join the Yankees before the end of April.
Apr 10 2024Manager Aaron Boone said LeMahieu (foot) will travel with the Yankees on their road trip this week to Cleveland and Toronto, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu took batting practice Wednesday and has been incorporating more baseball activities into his rehab regimen, and his ability to join the team on its road trip is a sign that he isn't too far off from starting a rehab assignment. The veteran infielder has been out since late March with a bone bruise and non-displaced fracture in his right foot.
Apr 7 2024LeMahieu (foot) fielded groundballs at third base Sunday but was still limited in his lateral movement, David Lennon of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder recently took part in on-field batting practice and is now working in some fielding drills, but he's clearly still hampered by the non-displaced fracture in his right foot. LeMahieu will need to get to the point where he can move laterally with no issues before having a chance to see game action.
Apr 6 2024LeMahieu (foot) took part in on-field batting practice Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that he believes LeMahieu could be ready to resume playing soon. The veteran third baseman started the season on the 10-day IL and is working through a bone fracture in his right foot. Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti will continue to hold down third base in LeMahieu's absence.
Mar 30 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed Saturday that LeMahieu has a non-displaced bone fracture in his right foot, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. He underwent an MRI on Friday, which revealed the bone fracture, and the veteran infielder will be re-imaged in two weeks. In LeMahieu's absence, Oswaldo Cabrera has drawn the starts at third base to start the season.
Mar 28 2024The Yankees placed LeMahieu (foot) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's rehab from a bone bruise in his foot is coming along but hasn't advanced enough for him to play in the opener. The veteran infielder will undergo an MRI on Friday to check his progress. Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti will handle third base while LeMahieu is out.
Mar 25 2024Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that LeMahieu (foot) will begin the season on the injured list, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's confirmation of what manager Aaron Boone said Sunday was the likely result. Cashman added that LeMahieu is also dealing with inflammation in addition to a bone bruise in his right foot and will undergo another MRI later this week to see how the healing has come along. Because the IL move can be backdated, LeMahieu could return as soon as the Yankees' home opener on April 5, and Cashman didn't rule out the veteran infielder being ready by that date.
Mar 24 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that LeMahieu (foot) is a "longshot" to be ready for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been taking part in some casual baseball activities, but it appears he may be opening the season on the injured list, If that's the case, Oswaldo Cabrera is the likely starter at the hot corner Opening Day in Houston.
Mar 22 2024LeMahieu (foot) did some light running and fielded some grounders Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone said afterward that it was "a good sign" for LeMahieu but added that the infielder has "still got a ways to go" before he will be ready to play in games. It's going to be a close call for LeMahieu's Opening Day readiness as he works his way back from a bone bruise in his right foot.
Mar 21 2024LeMahieu (foot) did some light footwork exercises Thursday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kuty noted that LeMahieu was moving around "gingerly" and "definitely didn't push it." Any amount of activity is better than none, of course, after LeMahieu has been hobbling around the Yankees' spring training facility in recent days. The veteran infielder has expressed optimism that he can make it back from his right foot bone bruise in time for Opening Day, but it's definitely not a slam dunk.
Mar 20 2024LeMahieu (foot) on Wednesday didn't rule out being ready for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is dealing with a bone bruise in his right foot which is causing plenty of discomfort. The Yankees have only five more Grapefruit League games after Wednesday's contest and it doesn't sound like LeMahieu is a given to play in any of them. However, the 35-year-old said that he's "had plenty of at-bats" and is "pretty much ready" for the start of the season. If the team opts to hold LeMahieu out for a bit, Oswaldo Cabrera would be in line for third base duties.
Mar 18 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he's not sure whether LeMahieu (foot) will be ready for Opening Day, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: X-rays on LeMahieu's right foot came back negative after he fouled a ball off the area in Saturday's Grapefruit League contest. However, LeMahieu is dealing with a "pretty significant bone bruise," per Boone, and remains in discomfort. The club doesn't want LeMahieu to have to play through anything early on in the season, so it will exercise caution. Oswaldo Cabrera would likely be the top candidate to fill in at third base if LeMahieu has to miss time to begin the season.
Mar 17 2024LeMahieu fouled a ball off his left foot during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto and received X-rays that came back clean after the contest, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per manager Aaron Boone, LeMahieu will get treatment on the injured foot in Tampa on Sunday. While X-rays Saturday came back negative, it's uncertain if the issue will result in LeMahieu missing any time at the start of the regular season. If that were to be the case, Oswaldo Cabrera could be called upon to step into the starting lineup at third base.
Jan 19 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated in an interview with Foul Territory on Friday that he'd like to see LeMahieu win the team's leadoff spot. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper isn't committing to any lineup spots yet, but he noted when discussing the leadoff spot that he was "excited" with how LeMahieu finished the season and is hoping the 35-year-old can "solve" the leadoff spot for the Yanks. Boone also mentioned Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres as potential leadoff candidates. The manager is tentatively planning to hit Juan Soto second and Aaron Judge third.
Dec 6 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that LeMahieu will be the club's starting third baseman in 2024, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has bounced around all over the infield during his time with the Yankees, but it sounds like the club would like to have him focus mostly on third base next season. What that means for Oswald Peraza isn't clear, as the rest of the Yanks' infield spots already appear spoken for.
Sep 29 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jake Bauers will start at first base and bat sixth as Estevan Florial jumps to the leadoff spot. LeMahieu went 0-for-4 in Thursday's series finale at Toronto and is slashing just .219/.315/.266 over his last 73 plate appearances dating back to Sept. 8.
Sep 22 2023LeMahieu is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day off after LeMahieu had started each of the previous seven contests. Jake Bauers is handling first base and Estevan Florial has been elevated to the leadoff spot.
Sep 15 2023LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in the second game of a doubleheader against Boston on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu sat out the early contest before slotting in at the top of New York's order for the nightcap. The veteran helped the Yankees earn a split of the doubleheader with a three-hit performance that included an RBI single in the second inning and run-scoring double in the eighth. LeMahieu's three hits were more than he had tallied over the previous week combined -- he had gone 2-for-19 over his last five games heading into Thursday.
Sep 14 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had been slated to sit out Wednesday's contest before it was rained out and will remain on the bench for the rescheduled game as Jake Bauers plays first base. LeMahieu is likely to start the nightcap.
Sep 13 2023LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder sat out Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader and will stick on the bench for Wednesday's contest. Jake Bauers will receive a start at first base with LeMahieu in the midst of a 1-for-16 slump.
Sep 12 2023LeMahieu isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Game 1, LeMahieu will rest during the second game of Tuesday's slate. Jake Bauers will fill in at first base instead and bat sixth.
Sep 6 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Tigers in a 5-1 win Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot to give the Yankees an early lead. It was the continuation of a recent power surge that has seen the veteran infielder go deep seven times over his past 13 games. Prior to the hot streak, LeMahieu had gone 20 contests without a long ball and had hit just eight homers over the first 104 games of the campaign.
Sep 2 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 victory against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu opened the new month in good form, swatting Justin Verlander's second pitch of the game over the right-field fence for a leadoff homer. The long ball continued LeMahieu's recent power surge -- he's gone deep six times over his past 10 contests after slugging just eight homers over his initial 104 games of the campaign. The veteran is now up to 14 home runs on the year, the most since he hit a career-high 26 long balls in his first season as a Yankee in 2019.
Aug 30 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-2 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu belted a 411-foot solo shot in the second inning to give New York a 3-0 lead. It was the continuation of a surprising recent uptick in power by the veteran infielder, who has gone deep five times (all solo shots) over his past eight contests. Prior to the surge, LeMahieu had hit just eight homers over his initial 104 games this season.
Aug 28 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was on the latter end of back-to-back jacks for the Yankees against Zack Littell in the third inning. He's now reached safely 13 times in his last six games and has four home runs over that span after only homering twice throughout June and July. For the year, LeMahieu is slashing a mediocre .247/.326/.397 with 12 homers, 34 RBI, 42 runs and a 43:97 BB:K in 436 plate appearances.
Aug 25 2023LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs Friday in a 6-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The multi-homer effort was the seventh of LeMahieu's career but his first since May of 2021. He also added a single and a walk and scored an additional run. It's the third home run this week for LaMahieu, who has assumed leadoff duties for the Yankees of late.
Aug 23 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday in a 9-1 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge smashed three homers in the game to lead New York's offense, but LeMahieu made a contribution as well with his seventh-inning solo shot. The long ball snapped a streak of 20 games without a homer for LeMahieu, and it was just his second home run over his past 46 contests. Power has never been the biggest part of the veteran's game, and it's clear that the 26 long balls he hit in 2019 in his first season as a Yankee were an aberration. Since that campaign, LeMahieu has gone deep a modest 41 times over 429 games.
Aug 15 2023LeMahieu (calf) went 1-for-3 in a loss to Atlanta on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu returned to action after missing a week due to a calf injury. The veteran played first base and collected a single before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the ninth inning with the game out of reach for New York. LeMahieu has had a rough season at the plate, slashing .241/.315/.372 with eight homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs and a career-worst 22.8 percent strikeout rate.
Aug 14 2023LeMahieu (calf) is in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has not appeared in a game since being scratched from last Wednesday's lineup with a tight calf, but he is ready to return to the field. He will hit sixth and man first base rather than serve as the designated hitter in his return, so it appears the Yankees are confident that he has put the injury behind him.
Aug 13 2023LeMahieu (calf) isn't in the Yankees' lineup Sunday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's sore right calf will keep him out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game Sunday, but the veteran third baseman will be available off the bench and could return to the lineup Monday against Atlanta, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will continue to start at third base, allowing Billy McKinney to man left field.
Aug 12 2023LeMahieu (calf) remains absent from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu hasn't played since Monday while dealing with a sore right calf. A trip to the injured list appears unlikely, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports, as the veteran took grounders at third base prior to Saturday's game and appears to be working toward his return. Isiah Kiner-Falefa remains the starting third baseman for now.
Aug 11 2023LeMahieu (calf) remains out of the lineup Friday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was scratched from Wednesday's series finale versus the White Sox due to right calf tightness and will take another day off for rest and treatment. Imaging scans taken Thursday showed no structural damage, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is covering third base and batting leadoff Friday versus the Marlins.
Aug 9 2023LeMahieu was scratched from the Yankees' lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the White Sox due to right calf tightness, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is slashing .364/.440/.455 since the beginning of August, but his injury will keep him out for at least Wednesday's game. There's no word yet on how severe LeMahieu's injury is, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until the Yankees provide more information. In the meantime, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will slide over to third base and Oswaldo Cabrera will enter the lineup to man shortstop.
Aug 8 2023LeMahieu is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Isiah Kiner-Falefa will cover third base and bat sixth versus the White Sox and right-hander Touki Toussaint. Jake Bauers is playing first base and hitting leadoff. LeMahieu holds a rough .240/.315/.373 overall season slash line, though he has come to life a bit in the last few weeks.
Aug 3 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old has hits in four of his past five games and is 5-for-20 with a walk, an RBI and seven strikeouts during that span. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will man the hot corner Thursday with LeMahieu on the bench.
Jul 30 2023LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started the past seven games and will receive a day off after he posted a .976 OPS with a 9:6 BB:K during that span. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will man the hot corner and bat fifth in Sunday's series finale.
Jul 23 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu broke a 2-2 tie with a solo shot in the seventh inning. It was the veteran's first long ball since June 13, a span of 25 games. LeMahieu has come out of the All-Star break swinging the bat well, slashing .345/.387/.517 over eight games.
Jul 17 2023LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get a breather after he went 6-for-13 with two doubles and two runs scored in the Yankees' series in Colorado. Oswald Peraza will take over at the hot corner and bat leadoff in the series opener in Los Angeles.
Jul 15 2023LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has hit safely in five straight games, going 8-for-20 (.400) in that span after batting just .150 over his previous 17 contests. The infielder's recent slump cratered his OPS to a low point of .645 on July 5, but he's up to a .232 batting average and .666 OPS with seven home runs, 27 RBI, 29 runs scored, 15 doubles and two triples through 78 games overall.
Jul 4 2023LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started the last eight games -- including the last seven in the leadoff spot -- but will take a seat for this one. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is at third base and Anthony Rizzo is batting leadoff.
Jun 21 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third consecutive absence for LeMahieu, who is trying to make some adjustments via side hitting work as he battles through a brutal slump. The 34-year-old has slashed just .163/.200/.279 over his last 90 plate appearances dating back to mid-May.
Jun 20 2023LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the third time in four games that LeMahieu will be on the bench, and the one contest he did start was part of a doubleheader. He could sit out Wednesday, too, as Yankees manager Aaron Boone wants LeMahieu "to continue to work on some of the little things he's working on" as he tries to get out of a rut at the plate, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. It will be Josh Donaldson at third base Tuesday for the fourth time over the last five games.
Jun 18 2023LeMahieu isn't starting the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started Sunday's matinee and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Josh Donaldson starts at the hot corner and bats fifth.
Jun 16 2023LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will take a seat after he went 2-for-8 with a solo homer, a double and two RBI while starting both games of the Subway Series with the Mets. Josh Donaldson will draw the start at the hot corner and bat fifth in the series opener in Boston.
Jun 8 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started at third base in the opening game of the day and went 0-for-3 with a walk. He'll give way to Josh Donaldson for the night contest as the duo continues to alternate starts at third base.
Jun 6 2023LeMahieu is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be Josh Donaldson manning third base. LeMahieu and Donaldson have both started two games at the hot corner since the latter returned from the injured list, with Donaldson also drawing one additional start at designated hitter.
Jun 2 2023LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will grab a seat on the bench to open the three-game series against the Dodgers. With Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson back in the lineup, it's likely LeMahieu will see his playing time limited some against right-handed pitching, but that will at least be partially determined by how well Donaldson plays in the coming weeks.
May 27 2023LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, one double and an additional RBI in Saturday's victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 4-for-31(.129) in eight games leading up to Saturday's contest, LeMahieu strung together a mult-hit performance that was highlighted by a solo homer he hit off Michael Wacha in the seventh. Through 47 games, LeMahieu is slashing .257/.326/.427 with six home runs, 21 runs and 21 RBI. He is also\ striking out 25.8 percent of the time, nearly doubling his 2022 rate of 13.1 percent.
May 19 2023LeMahieu is not in the Yankees' lineup for Friday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for the infielder. Oswaldo Cabrera will play third base while LeMahieu begins the contest on the bench.
May 15 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Blue Jays, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder appears to be receiving a routine day off. Oswaldo Cabrera will handle third base while LeMahieu rides the bench.
May 11 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu extended the Yankees' lead to 7-2 with a two-run shot off Rico Garcia in the fifth inning. LeMahieu has now hit safely in eight straight contests, going 11-for-31 in that span while homering in consecutive games. The veteran infielder is off to a strong start this season, slashing .277/.346/.479 with five home runs, 19 runs scored and 18 RBI through 133 plate appearances.
May 9 2023LeMahieu is absent from the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Athletics, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a simple day of rest for LeMahieu. Oswaldo Cabrera will handle third base for the Yankees.
Apr 28 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's opposite-field shot in the second inning broke the ice, giving the Yankees a 1-0 lead. The former Rockie now has hits in five of his last six games, and he is slashing .278/.348/.494 to start off the year.
Apr 5 2023LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at first base and hitting leadoff, LeMahieu spoiled the Phillies' combined shutout bid by taking Craig Kimbrel deep in the ninth inning. It's LeMahieu's first homer of the season, and the veteran super-utility player has already seen action at three different infield positions this season while batting .294 (5-for-17) through four games with a double, a triple, two RBI and four runs scored.
Apr 2 2023LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder batted leadoff in the first two games of the season and will take a seat for the series finale after going 2-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a run and five strikeouts. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will enter the lineup in LeMahieu's place while Gleyber Torres takes over atop the order.
Mar 26 2023Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday in an interview with Jomboy Media's "Talkin' Yanks" podcast that LeMahieu will be the Yankees' Opening Day leadoff hitter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though LeMahieu isn't expected to be the primary starter at any one position, his ability to play either corner-infield spot as well as second base essentially guarantees him a near-everyday role while the Yankees rotate off days between him, Josh Donaldson, Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo. LeMahieu's production at the plate has taken a step back the past two seasons, but he reported to spring training 100 percent healthy and has looked the part during Grapefruit League play. In 12 games this spring, LeMahieu has slashed .371/.421/.486 while striking out in only seven of his 38 plate appearances (18.4 percent). LeMahieu doesn't project to run much or hit for much power at this stage of his career, but he should be a strong source of runs and batting average if health prevails and he can stick as the Yankees' leadoff man for the bulk of the season.
Mar 1 2023LeMahieu is Yankees manager Aaron Boone's preference to bat leadoff, the skipper intimated to Marly Rivera of ESPN.com on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu might not even technically have a set starting spot, but he'll essentially be an everyday player if healthy and all indications are that he's past last year's toe issue. The veteran infielder has some bounce-back potential in fantasy if he is indeed placed at the top of the batting order, as he'll have tremendous runs and batting average upside.
Feb 19 2023LeMahieu (toe) confirmed Sunday that he's 100 percent for spring training and will face no limitations during camp, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's comments about his own health come just a few days after Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that he expects the 34-year-old to be ready to go for the start of the regular season. Due to his veteran status, LeMahieu may not be worked into Grapefruit League games as soon as some of the other Yankees position players who are attending big-league camp, but the infielder should be able to get in the reps he needs to prepare himself for the season. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Boone said Wednesday that he envisions Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres and Josh Donaldson serving as the team's primary starters at first base, second base and third base, respectively, but LeMahieu is expected to retain a near-everyday role while roving between all three positions and designated hitter.
Feb 15 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone expecs LeMahieu (toe) to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been spotted early in the spring taking grounders at third base, and reportedly looks to be back at full health after he missed the end of the 2022 season because of a broken right toe. The infielder really struggled at the end of the year while playing through the injury, and it saw him finish the campaign with a .261/.337/.337 slash over 541 plate appearances. A healthy campaign could see the 34-year-old back as a contributor in the average category, but there's a good chance that LeMahieu is only a one-category player at this stage of his career.
Feb 13 2023LeMahieu (toe) was spotted taking grounders at third base during the Yankees' team workout Monday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though only pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to the Yankees' facility in Florida at this stage of spring training, LeMahieu is already in camp and looks to be back to full health after he was sidelined with a broken right toe for New York's postseason run last fall. LeMahieu was able to avoid offseason surgery and treated the injury through rest and rehab. Before being shut down with the fractured toe, LeMahieu struggled mightily down the stretch while playing through the injury, ultimately finishing the 2022 regular season with a .261/.337/.377 slash line, 12 home runs and four stolen bases across 541 plate appearances. The 34-year-old should reclaim an everyday role in the infield to begin 2023 now that he's healed up, but he could be at risk of moving further down in the lineup after making 89 of his 116 starts in 2022 out of the leadoff spot.
Dec 20 2022LeMahieu will avoid surgery on his broken toe, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury forced LeMahieu to miss the postseason, but the offseason rest appears to be doing its job. The veteran infielder has already been able to run, hit and field, so his availability for the start of spring training doesn't seem to be at much risk.
Oct 19 2022The Yankees didn't include LeMahieu (toe) on their American League Championship Series roster ahead of the team's Game 1 matchup with the Astros on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After taking live batting practice Tuesday, LeMahieu was hopeful to return to action for the ALCS, but the Yankees instead decided to include rookie Oswald Peraza on the roster to fill out their infield ranks. LeMahieu, who missed all five games of the American League Division Series victory over the Guardians, will likely continue to ramp up his activities in the days to come as he works to prove to the Yankees that he's made enough progress in his recovery from the right toe injury to contribute during the World Series, should New York advance.
Oct 14 2022LeMahieu (toe) will travel with the Yankees to Cleveland, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is dealing with a ligament injury to his right second toe and will join the Yankees in Cleveland in hopes of being ready to go for the ALCS if they advance. The 34-year-old is not nursing a fractured foot as had been previously reported, making it more likely that he can return at some point this postseason.
Oct 11 2022LeMahieu will miss the ALDS due to a foot fracture, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury may not be particularly bad as far as foot fractures go, as LeMahieu is not yet ruled out for future rounds (should the Yankees advance). The issue makes it difficult for the infielder to pivot, however, so he'll be unable to play for at least the next week, and it's very possible he doesn't wind up getting cleared to return for the postseason. The injury will be a hit to the Yankees' infield depth, though the team still has plenty of options without him.
Oct 4 2022LeMahieu will be on the bench for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees locked into the second seed regardless of what happens over the final three games of the season, the team won't be asking many regulars to start twice in one day. LeMahieu will likely return to action in the nightcap.
Oct 1 2022LeMahieu isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu returned from the injured list for Friday's series opener against the Orioles, but he went 0-for-3 in the loss. Gleyber Torres will draw the start at the keystone and bat third Saturday.
Sep 30 2022LeMahieu (toe) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was trending toward a return Friday, and he'll officially be activated by the Yankees prior to Friday's series opener against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone said last week that LeMahieu is unlikely to be 100 percent healthy upon his return, but he should be available for the team's final few games of the regular season.
Sep 28 2022LeMahieu (toe) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone hinted early this week that LeMahieu was in the mix to return to action Wednesday, but the team elected to give the second baseman two extra days off. Boone also indicated last week that LeMahieu likely won't be 100 percent healthy when he's activated, but the 34-year-old will have a few chances to appear in regular-season games ahead of postseason play.
Sep 27 2022Manager Aaron Boone said LeMahieu (toe) could be activated Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone said that LeMaheiu's rehab process has reached the point of saying "let's go give this thing a go." If LeMahieu isn't able to play Wednesday, he will almost certainly be back for New York's next series against the Orioles. The 34-year-old infielder has a .262/.358/.381 slash line on the season.
Sep 26 2022LeMahieu (toe) took part in defensive drills and batting practice prior to Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's exact timetable for a return remains unclear, but it's reassuring that he's continuing to ramp up baseball activities. According to Rivera, the Yankees will re-evaluate the infielder in the coming days to determine the next steps in his rehab. The club remains optimistic that LeMahieu will be ready to be activated from the 10-day injured list before the end of the regular season.
Sep 24 2022LeMahieu (toe) remains unable to play, and it's not clear when or if he'll be able to return this season, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some optimism earlier this week that LeMahieu could potentially return to action during this weekend's homestand versus Boston, but the veteran infielder still hasn't been able to swing at 100 percent during batting practice. He has indicated that he's feeling better but has also explained that he isn't able to play in his current state. Manager Aaron Boone hasn't ruled out the possibility of LeMahieu returning during next week's three-game series in Toronto, but that sounds like an unlikely scenario given LeMahieu's continuing inability to move past the injury. Boone acknowledged the uncertainty of LeMahieu's timeframe for a return, calling the injury a "great unkown" and saying, "It's been a really tricky injury to get our arms around. What treatments we can do, if and when you can do a shot, things like that. We'll see."
Sep 20 2022LeMahieu (toe) could be activated during this week's homestand, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took on-field batting practice Tuesday for the first time since landing on the injured list earlier this month. It doesn't sound like LeMahieu will be activated until this weekend, at the earliest.
Sep 16 2022LeMahieu (toe) took some swings in the cage and tracked pitches on the field Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is already eligible to return from the injured list, but it looks as though he has a few more steps in his recovery to complete before being activated. That lines up with reports from last weekend which indicated that the LeMahieu was targeting a return sometime during the team's upcoming homestand, which begins Tuesday.
Sep 11 2022LeMahieu (toe) hopes to return to action during the Yankees' homestand that begins Sept. 20, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu landed on the injured list Thursday, and it appears he will miss more than the minimum 10 days. However, he might not be out much beyond that. Gleyber Torres will likely remain the Yankees' primary second baseman until LeMahieu is ready to return.
Sep 8 2022Manager Aaron Boone said LeMahieu (toe) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder has been nursing a toe injury for a while and missed both games of Wednesday's doubleheader. The Yankees are now running thin on available infielders, and Miguel Andujar was promoted in a corresponding move.
Sep 7 2022LeMahieu (toe) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins, and manager Aaron Boone said a trip to the injured list is being considered, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old hasn't seen the field since Sunday due to the toe injury, and it appears he could be sidelined at least another week. Even if LeMahieu avoids the IL, the fact the move is being contemplated could mean the veteran infielder won't rejoin the lineup for a couple more days.
Sep 5 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will be getting a breather on Labor Day after a dismal stretch of nine consecutive starts during which he went 2-for-34 at the plate, dropping his season average to .262. With both Anthony Rizzo (back) and LeMahieu out of the lineup, the Yankees will turn to Marwin Gonzalez and Gleyber Torres to play first and second base, respectively, in the series opener.
Aug 25 2022LeMahieu's absence from the lineup Thursday against the Athletics was planned to manage a previous toe injury, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Giancarlo Stanton returned to the lineup Thursday, which crowded the Yankees' lineup. LeMahieu was the odd-man out, though it was later clarified to be a maintenance day. He returned to the lineup Aug. 18 after missing three games due to inflammation in his right big toe, so the Yankees are taking a cautious approach to his workload.
Aug 18 2022LeMahieu (toe) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Thursday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old sat out the last three games after exiting Sunday's contest with inflammation in his right big toe, but he appeared as a pinch hitter Wednesday and is now back in the starting nine. LeMahieu was mired in a 1-for-18 slump prior to the absence and will look to get back on track after receiving a couple days off to get healthy.
Aug 17 2022LeMahieu (toe) said he'll remain out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, but he's available off the bench and will avoid a stint on the injured list, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are expected to announce multiple roster moves prior to Wednesday's contest, but LeMahieu apparently won't be deactivated to clear a spot for one of the new arrivals. He's seemingly made strides in his recovery from the right big toe inflammation that has kept him out of the lineup since Sunday, and if he incurs no setbacks in the next 24 hours, he said he expects to re-enter the starting nine for Thursday's series finale.
Aug 16 2022LeMahieu (toe) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old is on the bench for a third straight game due to an inflamed right toe, but manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that LeMahieu will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. LeMahieu has a pedestrian .682 OPS in 47 at-bats since the beginning of August.
Aug 15 2022LeMahieu (toe), who isn't starting Monday against the Rays, underwent an MRI that revealed inflammation, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game and will receive treatment to help address the pain that he's felt while swinging recently. However, he isn't expected to require a cortisone shot and is considered day-to-day.
Aug 14 2022Manager Aaron Boone said after Sunday's loss to the Red Sox that LeMahieu is dealing with a right big toe injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu sat out Sunday's series finale against Boston and has apparently been dealing with his injury for a few days. He received a cortisone shot during the All-Star break, but the issue has been bothering him while swinging recently. He'll likely get imaging done once the team returns home from Boston following Sunday's game, and he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Aug 7 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-6 with two doubles, one homer, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankee infielder led off the game with a double and followed it up with another double in the fourth and a solo home run against Ryan Helsley in the ninth, his 12th of the season. LeMahieu's excellent plate discipline has made him a strong catalyst atop the New York lineup all season. He has had ample opportunity to score hitting in front of Aaron Judge, and he is now in the top 10 in the majors in runs scored.
Aug 1 2022LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after swatting his 10th homer of the season, LeMahieu belted blast No. 11 off Zack Greinke in the fifth inning Sunday. This was the first time this season that the veteran infielder has gone deep in consecutive contests. LeMahieu enjoyed a productive July, slashing .344/.462/.490 with four homers, 11 RBI, two stolen bases and a 20:14 BB:K over 25 games.
Jul 31 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 8-2 victory versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu led off the Yankees' half of the first inning with a solo shot to center field, and he added a run-scoring single in the fourth. The veteran infielder finished with his fourth three-hit performance of the month and collected multiple RBI for the first time since July 6. LeMahieu's long ball was his 10th of the campaign, giving him five straight seasons with double-digit homers -- a feat he accomplished only once over his first seven big-league campaigns.
Jul 28 2022LeMahieu isn't starting Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is getting a breather after he hit .273 with a double, three runs, two RBI, three walks and three strikeouts over the last five games. Anthony Rizzo is starting at first base while Aaron Hicks starts in center field.
Jul 21 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader at Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu hit leadoff in Game 1 and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks, and he'll rest in the nightcap on the first day of the season's second half. Matt Carpenter will start at first base while Aaron Judge rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Jul 16 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a run in Friday's extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu knocked three singles in the contest, and he was on base when Giancarlo Stanton swatted a three-run homer in the third inning. The three-hit performance was LeMahieu's sixth this season and marked the fifth time in his past nine contests that he's tallied multiple hits. Over that stretch, LeMahieu is batting .342 across 38 at-bats, though he doesn't have any extra-base hits.
Jul 9 2022LeMahieu isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu led off in the last four games and went 6-for-19 with four runs, two RBI and a stolen base during that time. He'll get a breather while Anthony Rizzo (back) returns to the lineup at first base with Matt Carpenter starting in left field.
Jul 7 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-6 with two RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's two RBI came on a single in the first inning when he sent Joey Gallo and Isiah Kiner-Falefa home. LeMahieu came around to score in the eighth on an Aaron Judge homer, then again in the ninth thanks to an Aaron Hicks homer. He also added a steal, his fourth of the year. LeMahieu has two steals already this month after picking up just one in June. The infielder is batting .333 in July after Wednesday's three-hit outing. He has four hits in his last two games and is now slashing .267/.368/.406 on the season.
Jul 3 2022LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There has been no word of an injury, so this is presumably a rest day for LeMahieu after he started both games of Saturday's doubleheader. Anthony Rizzo will be in LeMahieu's customary leadoff spot against right-hander Triston McKenzie.
Jun 27 2022LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with two runs scored, two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 9-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu walked and scored in both the fifth and seventh innings Monday. He also stole his second base of the year and his first since May 2. After hitting .229 in May, the veteran infielder is 22-for-82 (.268) with 16 runs scored and six extra-base hits in 23 games this month. LeMahieu is slashing .261/.256/.403 on the year.
Jun 25 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will head to the bench after starting the past six games, a stretch in which he went 6-for-23 (.261) with one double, five walks, two RBI and two runs. Gleyber Torres will man the keystone and bat fifth for New York.
Jun 22 2022LeMahieu went 2-for-2 with a double, a walk and two RBI in a 5-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu came into the game batting .192 (2-for-26) over the last seven days, but he rapped out a couple of hits and reached on a walk once to break out of his slump. His .341 OBP is likely good enough to keep him locked in atop the Yankees' AL-leading offense in runs scored, which bodes well for his counting stats. LeMahieu's 34 runs tie him for ninth amongst second basemen.
Jun 18 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu hit .263 with a solo homer, five runs, three walks and two strikeouts over the last five games and will get a day off Saturday. Gleyber Torres is starting at second base and batting cleanup.
Jun 11 2022LeMahieu is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is the odd man out, with Gleyber Torres starting at second base and Josh Donaldson starting at the hot corner. LeMahieu is hitting .281 with two home runs in eight games this month.
Jun 9 2022LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday in a 10-7 victory versus Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were nine total homers hit between the two teams in the contest, and LeMahieu got in on the action with a solo shot to center in the fifth inning. The long ball was his second in June and fifth overall this season. LeMahieu is batting .308 (8-for-26) with seven RBI and six runs in seven games this month.
Jun 8 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was productive on the basepaths, scoring on home runs by Anthony Rizzo and Aaron Judge. The veteran righty picked up his RBI on a bases loaded walk. The three-hit outing was his third such instance this season and brought LeMahieu's batting average up to .264.
Jun 3 2022LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the first game of a doubleheader against the Angels on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu smacked a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning of Game 1 before going 0-for-3 with a walk in the nightcap. The veteran infielder is having a quiet season at the plate, slashing .252/.330/.393 with four homers, 20 RBI and a stolen base. He leads the team with 11 doubles.
May 31 2022LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk in Tuesday's victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu ripped an RBI double in the bottom of the second inning off Noah Syndergaard before later adding another RBI, a single and a walk. The second baseman has now secured a hit in all three games since returning from a wrist injury, going 4-for-12 with two doubles and two RBI over those contests. LeMahieu is now batting .256 over 156 at-bats this season, thought that figure represents his lowest mark since his debut season with the Cubs in 2011.
May 28 2022LeMahieu (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu missed four games due to left wrist discomfort. He batted leadoff Saturday and played the full game at third base. He was in a bit of a skid prior to missing time, but he snapped the slump with his first-inning double Saturday. For the season, he's slashing .250/.327/.378 with three home runs, 17 RBI, 22 runs scored, 10 doubles and a stolen base in 165 plate appearances.
May 27 2022LeMahieu (wrist) isn't starting Friday against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with left wrist discomfort. However, he took swings in the cage and will be available off the bench if needed, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. Even if he doesn't appear in Friday's matchup, LeMahieu expects to return to the lineup Saturday. Gleyber Torres will start at second base while Marwin Gonzalez takes over at the hot corner Friday.
May 26 2022LeMahieu (wrist) isn't starting Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left wrist discomfort, and he received a cortisone shot afterward. The 33-year-old will remain out of the lineup for a second straight game while Gleyber Torres starts at the keystone and Marwin Gonzalez takes over at third base.
May 25 2022LeMahieu (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old received a cortisone injection after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left wrist discomfort, so it's not a major surprise he's not back in the starting nine a day later. The Yankees made a bunch of roster moves Wednesday which didn't include LeMahieu heading to the injured list, and that could indicate he's expected to be available within the next couple days.
May 24 2022LeMahieu (wrist) had an MRI come back clean and received a cortisone injection Tuesday, and he is expected back in the lineup within a day or two, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left wrist discomfort, and the team didn't waste any time getting him treatment for the injury. LeMahieu seems unlikely to be available for Wednesday's series finale versus Baltimore, but he could return to action during the upcoming four-game set in Tampa Bay, which begins Thursday.
May 23 2022LeMahieu isn't starting Monday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started in the last four matchups, but he'll get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-8 over the last two games. Gleyber Torres will start at second base and bat cleanup.
May 21 2022LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Saturday's victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old launched a grand slam off Dallas Keuchel in the bottom of the second frame, capping off a five-run inning for the Yankees. LeMahieu now has three long balls on the season and the slam ended a 20-game homerless streak for him. After having four doubles over three games between May 10-May 12, he hadn't had an extra-base hit in six games prior to Saturday. LeMahieu has a .267/.349/.400 slash line over 135 at-bats in 2022, which is incredibly similar to his production from last season.
May 18 2022LeMahieu isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get his first day off since May 8 after he went 1-for-12 with two RBI, a run, a walk and five strikeouts over the last three games. Gleyber Torres will start at second base and bat fifth.
May 13 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI and a walk in a 15-7 win over the White Sox on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu began the game with a double and came around to score on a Giancarlo Stanton homer. That set the tone for the Yankees, who finished with a season-high 15 runs. LeMahieu notched his second three-hit game of the campaign and has gone 6-for-13 with six runs, four doubles and two walks over his past three contests.
May 8 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will receive some routine maintenance after he played all nine innings at third base in the Yankees' 2-1 win in Game 1 while going 1-for-4 at the plate. Josh Donaldson, who rested in Game 1, will replace LeMahieu at the hot corner in the nightcap.
May 3 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will roll out an infield of Anthony Rizzio, Gleyber Torres, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson while LeMahieu sits for only the third time this season. While starting in each of the Yankees' last 14 games, LeMahieu slashed .304/.361/.411 over 56 at-bats.
Apr 24 2022LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 10-2 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had a 10-game hitting streak heading into Sunday's matchup, but he had just three runs and three RBI during that time. However, he was more effective at producing runs during the blowout win over the Guardians since he stepped up with two extra-base hits. The 33-year-old has a .924 OPS with two homers, three doubles, seven RBI and five runs in 15 games this year.
Apr 18 2022LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees managed only three hits in the contest, and LeMahieu was responsible for half of them. The base knocks extended the veteran infielder's modest hitting streak to five games, during which he is batting .444 (8-for-18) with a pair of doubles. LeMahieu has no homers and only one RBI over that stretch, but his hot streak is a positive sign after he started the campaign going 1-for-10 over his first four contests.
Apr 16 2022LeMahieu isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu recorded hits in each of the last four games and went 6-for-15 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI during that time. He'll get a breather while Gleyber Torres starts at second base and bats seventh.
Apr 10 2022LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is 1-for-5 with a solo homer and two walks through the first two games of the season and will receive the day off Sunday. The veteran infielder started at second base Opening Day and at the hot corner Saturday, and he figures to continue moving between the positions with Gleyber Torres also in the mix. Torres will start at the keystone in Sunday's series finale.
Apr 8 2022LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Friday's 6-5 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was retired in two of his first three plate appearances of the year, but he blasted a game-tying homer with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning to help lead the Yankees to the win. The 33-year-old is fully healthy after he underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia in October, and he figures to see plenty of playing time in 2022 as the Yankees' primary second baseman.
Feb 21 2022LeMahieu said Thursday that he's fully healthy again following October surgery to repair a sports hernia, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu noted that he's been able to take batting practice for much of the winter, so getting his timing back at the plate shouldn't be much of an issue once the lockout ends and the Yankees are able to reconvene for workouts. After posting a career-best 1.011 OPS during the 60-game 2020 campaign, LeMahieu took a major step back in the slugging department in 2021, posting an .094 ISO. He was at least able to maintain his strong eye at the plate, walking in a career-best 10.9 percent of his plate appearances while striking out a modest 13.8 percent of the time.
Oct 19 2021LeMahieu underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia Tuesday but is expected to be ready for spring training, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu missed time in the final week of the regular season with the injury and wound up being placed on the injured list. While the issue was serious enough to require surgery, it's at least well-timed and gives LeMahieu plenty of time to rest and recover over the offseason. If all goes well, he'll be unaffected by the start of the regular season, but there's always going to be at least some risk with a 33-year-old coming off an offseason procedure.
Oct 3 2021The Yankees placed LeMahieu (hip) on the 10-day injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said the infielder could be ready for a potential ALCS, but his absence will be huge for Sunday's regular-season finale and any potential one-game playoff that follows. Rougned Odor figures to pick up the bulk of LeMahieu's playing time for now.
Oct 2 2021LeMahieu (hip) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone revealed Saturday that LeMahieu has been dealing with a sports hernia, and he received an injection Friday. Boone is optimistic that the 33-year-old will return to the lineup Sunday, but Gio Urshela will shift to third base while Andrew Velazquez starts at shortstop Saturday.
Oct 1 2021LeMahieu (hip) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu left Thursday's game against Toronto with right hip soreness and will miss at least one start. Per Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger, the infielder is visiting a doctor and may not be available Friday. Rougned Odor gets the start at third base.
Sep 30 2021LeMahieu exited Thursday's game against the Blue Jays with right hip soreness, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu exited in the sixth inning of the game, and the issue is particularly concerning given that he just returned from a similar injury Sunday. It remains to be seen if LeMahieu will be able to return for the team's final playoff push, or if the issue will end his regular season. Gio Urshela shifted from shortstop to third base and Tyler Wade entered the game at shortstop to account for LeMahieu's absence.
Sep 26 2021LeMahieu (hip/groin) will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against Boston, leading off and playing third base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A minor issue in LeMahieu's hip and groin area cost him a start Saturday, but he's ready to go after a brief absence. He hasn't been particularly good at the plate thus far in September, with a lack of extra-base hits limiting him to a .688 OPS despite a solid .278 batting average.
Sep 25 2021LeMahieu is sitting Saturday against the Red Sox due to a "hip/groin thing," per manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone said he hopes LeMahieu will be able to return Sunday. The infielder has apparently been grinding through the issue for a while, but he was banged up after Thursday's game and needed a day off. Rougned Odor will start at the hot corner in his stead.
Sep 16 2021LeMahieu will not start Thursday's game against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu hits the bench after starting six straight games. Gio Urshela will slide back to third base, the position LeMahieu has occupied since the Yankees shuffled their infield at the start of the week, while Tyler Wade enters the lineup as the shortstop.
Sep 14 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu recorded the Yankees' fifth and final home run of the contest, bringing his own total to 10 on the season. The long ball marked his first extra-base hit in his last 13 starts, though he had at least one hit in 11 of those games and multiple knocks on three occasions. On the campaign, LeMahieu has maintained a .271/.350/.369 line with 76 runs scored and 56 RBI across 625 plate appearances.
Sep 12 2021LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with two runs and a walk in a 7-6 loss to the Mets on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu walked and scored in the first inning and singled in the second, seventh and ninth to reach base four times for the third time all season and first since July 11. Though the infielder is still hitting for average with a 13-for-39 mark in 11 September games, all of those hits have been singles and LeMahieu's isolated power is his lowest since 2015.
Sep 9 2021LeMahieu isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get a rare day off after he went 1-for-8 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Tyler Wade will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Sep 6 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a run and a walk in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has cobbled together a six-game hitting streak, which has helped him lift his season-long batting average from .264 to .268. That mark still represents LeMahieu's lowest in any season since 2014 with the Rockies (.267 average), but a strong September could still help salvage what has been a disappointing campaign for the 33-year-old. He'll start at second base and stay atop the lineup for Monday's series opener with the Blue Jays.
Aug 31 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu doubled to lead off the game and quickly scored after Anthony Rizzo doubled right after him. The 32-year-old LeMahieu would later notch an RBI base hit in the fifth and eventually come around to score for his second time of the night. LeMahieu has finished in the top three of the league in batting average in each of the past two seasons and has hit the ball remarkably well since coming over to the Yankees in 2019. He hasn't been quite as effective this year, slashing .265/.347/.367 with 32 extra-base hits, 52 RBI, 67 runs scored, four steals and 60:82 BB:K over 565 plate appearances.
Aug 24 2021LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu broke the 2-2 deadlock between the Yankees and the Braves on Tuesday night with a two-run shot off Charlie Morton in the fifth inning. Fantasy managers are hoping this ignites a charge into the bat of the Yankees' utilityman, as LeMahieu's power numbers have regressed sharply this season.
Aug 20 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk, and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-2 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was productive at getting on base Friday -- he reached multiple times for the 13th time in 19 games in August. The infielder's two-hit effort raised his slash line to .272/.353/.373 with eight homers, 49 RBI, 60 runs scored and four stolen bases through 527 plate appearances. He continues to hit leadoff most of the time, and the Yankees' recent resurgence on offense as a team should help the 33-year-old cross the plate a bit more in the final stretch of the season.
Aug 19 2021LeMahieu isn't starting Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get his first day off in nearly three weeks after he went 3-for-14 with two walks and two strikeouts across the last four games. Rougned Odor will shift to second base while Andrew Velazquez enters the lineup at shortstop.
Aug 15 2021LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with a base hit, a walk and a run scored Sunday in the Yankees' 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's base knock in the second inning extended his hitting streak to seven games, with the 33-year-old slashing .367/.457/.533 over that stretch. In what's largely been a disappointing season for LeMahieu, he's beginning to hit his stride at the dish while the Yankees have pushed themselves into the thick of the wild-card race. With Sunday's win, New York sits only 2.5 games behind Boston for the second wild-card spot.
Aug 9 2021LeMahieu is starting at second base and batting fifth Monday at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has batted leadoff in all but one start this season, in which he batted second, so it's a significant drop in the order from manager Aaron Boone. The 33-year-old has a poor .702 OPS for the season and has struggled even more since the All-Star break with a .250/.307/.325 slash line. Brett Gardner was inserted into the leadoff spot for the Yankees, which is hardly a long-term solution atop the order, so it remains to be seen whether this is a lineup change that sticks.
Aug 4 2021LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a double, four RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old played a clutch role for the Yankees in this contest. He tied the game with an RBI single in the fifth inning, then sparked a five-run rally for the lead in the seventh with another RBI single. LeMahieu completed his three-hit effort with a two-run double in the eighth, giving him a season-high four RBI in the game. The infielder has gone 5-for-9 with three doubles in the last two games, making it the first time since June 26-27 he's posted consecutive multi-hit efforts. He's slashing .268/.345/.365 with seven home runs, 44 RBI, 51 runs scored and four stolen bases through 455 plate appearances overall.
Aug 2 2021LeMahieu (triceps) is starting Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected LeMahieu will be back in the starting nine for Monday's series opener after a three-game absence due to a triceps strain. The 33-year-old will start at the keystone and lead off.
Aug 1 2021LeMahieu (triceps) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, but manager Aaron Boone said he expects the 33-year-old to rejoin the starting nine Monday versus Baltimore, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A triceps strain will relegate LeMahieu to the bench for the third consecutive game, but the Yankees are viewing the injury as a day-to-day concern and don't believe he'll require a trip to the injured list. The club's stance could change if LeMahieu isn't feeling quite right when he's re-evaluated Monday, but at this point, all indications are that he's progressing well in his recovery. Anthony Rizzo will spell LeMahieu as the Yankees' leadoff man Sunday, while Rougned Odor fills in for LeMahieu at second base.
Jul 31 2021Manager Aaron Boone said LeMahieu has a strained triceps, though the infielder isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper called the news "encouraging," as LeMahieu may remain out of the lineup Sunday for the third straight contest, but he's expected to be available off the bench. The 33-year-old didn't appear as a reserve Saturday, though he hit a single as a pinch hitter Friday.
Jul 30 2021LeMahieu will not start Friday against the Marlins while dealing with a minor triceps issue, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but it doesn't appear to be more than a day-to-day problem. The recently acquired Anthony Rizzo will start at first base, with Rougned Odor at second.
Jul 23 2021LeMahieu went 0-for-3 with two walks, a run and a stolen base Thursday in a loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu started at first base for the second straight contest and twice drew a walk. He has now reached base safely in 32 consecutive games, the longest such streak in the majors this season. Over the course of the streak, LeMahieu is slashing .297/.392/.430 with four homers, 22 RBI, two steals and an 18:17 BB:K.
Jul 21 2021LeMahieu (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies due to a stomach virus, but he took a rapid COVID-19 test that came back negative. He'll start at first base and lead off Wednesday.
Jul 20 2021LeMahieu was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies due to a stomach virus, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu took a rapid COVID test and produced a negative result. It's unclear how severe his symptoms are and whether he'll be available to start Wednesday's game. Rob Brantly enters the lineup to play first base and bat sixth Tuesday.
Jul 9 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a steal in Friday's 4-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu drilled a two-run double and stole third in the seventh inning. It was his third stolen base of the year and first since May 9. The 32-year-old infielder has gone 16-for-48 (.333) with four multi-hit games and nine RBI over his last 12 games, raising his season OPS to .717 through 377 plate appearances.
Jul 7 2021LeMahieu went 3-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of LeMahieu's hits went for singles and he had all three base knocks before the end of the third inning. The 32-year-old led off the game with a base knock and then came around to score on a three-run blast by Giancarlo Stanton and later drove in a run during the third. LeMahieu has hit safely in 20 of his last 22 games and has raised his slash line to .276/.350/.375 with seven homers, 34 RBI, 46 runs scored, two steals and a 37:55 BB:K over 363 plate appearances.
Jul 1 2021LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The leadoff man continued his recent offensive surge with a three-run double to cap a seven-run first inning for New York. The base knock extended LeMahieu's current his streak to 13 games, during which he is slashing .321/.387/.518 with three homers and 14 RBI. The hot stretch has pushed LeMahieu's average up to .273 overall on the season.
Jun 26 2021LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu slammed a solo home run off Nathan Eovaldi in the eighth inning to get the Yankees on the board. In addition, he added three singles in the game and accounted for both of New York's RBI. The 32-year-old is riding a nine-game hitting streak and he has reached base safely in his last 14 games. Despite the recent success, he is slashing .271/.345/.377, his lowest line since 2014. However, he still leads the Yankees with 79 hits.
Jun 23 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in a loss to Kansas City on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder came up to the plate with the Yankees trailing 6-3 in the eighth inning and cut the lead to one run with a two-run blast to right field. The long ball was his sixth of the season, and half have come in his past nine games. LeMahieu is still slashing a disappointing .263/.338/.365 overall, but he has been heating up of late, batting .326 with 10 RBI and only two strikeouts over 43 at-bats since June 10.
Jun 18 2021LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had lackluster results at the plate to begin the season, but he blasted his fifth home run of the year Friday and has now recorded four extra-base hits across the last seven games. During that time, he's gone 10-for-30 with two homers, two doubles, six RBI and four runs.
Jun 14 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia for his fourth multi-hit game over his past five contests. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of the most surprising early season developments for the Yankees has been LeMahieu's struggles at the plate. Through his first 56 contests, he was batting a meager .253 after posting a career-best and AL-leading .364 average in 2020. The veteran has begun to turn things around of late, however, raising his average eight points since June 8 and collecting exactly two hits in four of his five games during that span. LeMahieu's decline this season has some substance behind it -- his 16.7 percent strikeout rate is on pace for his worst mark since 2015, and his .082 ISO pales in comparison to the .226 mark he posted last season -- but there is still plenty of time for him to turn things around. Fantasy managers who used substantial draft capital to add LeMahieu to their 2021 squad may be best served to hope his recent offensive surge builds rather than to cast him off after his slow start.
Jun 12 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and double in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu pulled the Yankees into a 7-7 tie with a three-run homer off Hector Neris in the ninth inning. The clutch long ball broke a 29-game drought without a homer for the infielder, which dated back to May 7. He'll look to build off his big day at the plate as he seeks to improve on a .257/.332/.340 slash line going forward.
Jun 7 2021LeMahieu went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts Sunday in the Yankees' 6-5 loss to the Red Sox in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu suffered through one of his worst games of the season, both at the plate and in the field. Though he wasn't officially charged with an error on the night, LeMahieu was unable to flag down a catchable shallow pop fly off the bat of Christian Arroyo in the eighth inning, which fell in for a base hit. Arroyo then came around to score the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly. LeMahieu had a chance to make amends with two outs in the bottom of the 10th, but he grounded out to second base to end the game. After the hitless outing, LeMahieu is now holding down a .656 OPS for the season, his worst showing in the category since 2014. He's also failed to record an extra-base hit since May 18, a stretch of 62 at-bats.
May 26 2021LeMahieu is batting leadoff and playing first base in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He missed just one game while on paternity leave. LeMahieu has fallen into a cold 2-for-18 stretch in his last five games, but he has the potential for a solid performance against Toronto starter Alek Manoah, who makes his MLB debut Wednesday.
May 25 2021LeMahieu was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was already absent from Tuesday's lineup due to the birth of his child, so the move to the paternity list is hardly a surprise. LeMahieu can spend up to three games on the paternity list, but he could also rejoin the team earlier.
May 22 2021LeMahieu is not starting Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The day off comes at a good time for LeMahieu, who has gone 0-for-10 in his last three games, reaching base just once on a walk in that span. The 32-year-old has performed far below his lofty expectations with a .260 average thus far this season, but improvement is likely for LeMahieu, who has hit above .300 in five of the past six seasons.
May 19 2021LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees' leadoff man established a new season high in RBI after plating a pair of runs on a fourth-inning double and scoring another on a sixth-inning sacrifice fly. LeMahieu has been running hot over the Yankees' last five games, going 7-for-19 with a 3:3 BB:K, four runs and four RBI.
May 7 2021LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, and he smacked a game-tying shot with no outs in the sixth frame. The Yankees were unable to pick up the win, but LeMahieu is now hitting .283 with three homers, 21 runs and nine RBI this season.
May 1 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs during Saturday's 6-4 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old continues to serve as a strong leadoff batter for New York and notched his first stolen base of the season Saturday. LeMahieu is on a modest five-game hit streak in which he is 8-for-20 with one double, four walks and seven runs.
Apr 27 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu entered this game on a 2-for-20 slump, but he bounced back in a big way and reached base three times -- tying a season-high mark for him in that category. The second baseman is having a slow start to the season, though, and he's hitting just .262 with a .704 OPS thus far -- that average would rank as a career-worst mark for him excluding his rookie year in 2011.
Apr 25 2021LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll exit the lineup for the second time in 21 games this season in what's most likely a maintenance day. After hitting an even .300 through his first 15 starts, LeMahieu has fallen into a minor slump of late, going 2-for-17 in the past four contests. Rougned Odor checks into the lineup at second base in LeMahieu's stead.
Apr 17 2021LeMahieu is manager Aaron Boone's primary option to play first base while Luke Voit (knee) remains out, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu led off and started at first base again Saturday -- his fourth start at the position in his past five games. Meanwhile, Rougned Odor has taken over at second base to account for LeMahieu's shift to first. Jay Bruce opened the season as Voit's replacement but is batting only .118. LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run Saturday against Tampa Bay and is slashing .288/.383/.423 on the campaign. With Voit likely still weeks away from a return, LeMahieu could see enough time at first to gain eligibility at the position in fantasy leagues.
Apr 14 2021LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Hicks will get a turn in the leadoff role while LeMahieu sits for the first time this season. With a .295/.392/.455 slash line through his first 11 starts, LeMahieu has continued to thrive atop the lineup in his third season with the Yankees.
Apr 9 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 10-5 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had seven hits through his first six games but Friday's pair of extra-base hits were his first of the season. The right-handed infielder owns a solid .860 with five runs scored through 34 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2021LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu crossed the plate on Giancarlo Stanton's grand slam in the fifth inning, then knocked in a run of his own on a sixth-inning single. The veteran second baseman has a .474 OBP so far this season as the leadoff hitter in a strong Yankees lineup.
Apr 4 2021LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-4 in the season opener, LeMahieu looked more like himself with Saturday's two-hit performance. The veteran led the league with a .364 batting average in 2020 and finished third in AL MVP voting.
Mar 18 2021LeMahieu is expected to see some time at first and third base before the end of spring, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is firmly locked in as the Yankees' starting second baseman, but manager Aaron Boone has mentioned the desire for the veteran to mix in reps at the corner infield spots simply because he's capable of playing there. The reigning MLB batting champ has been solid at the plate in Grapefruit League play, slashing .308/.357/.423 with a home run and three RBI.
Jan 15 2021LeMahieu and the Yankees agreed to a six-year, $90 million deal Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has reached an entirely new level in his two years with the Yankees, hitting .336/.386/.536 overall, a significant step up from the .299/.352/.408 line he produced in seven years for the Rockies while calling Coors Field home. The deal will pay the veteran for his age-32 through age-37 seasons, so some age-related regression is to be expected, but $15 million per year is quite a cheap price to pay for the MVP candidate he's been so far during his time in the Bronx. He should look like a steal for at least the early part of the contract.
Nov 10 2020LeMahieu will decline the Yankees' one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer for 2021 prior to Wednesday's deadline, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old has been one of the best hitters in baseball for New York over the past two seasons with a .922 OPS, so it's not much of a surprise he'll be testing the open market in search of a longer-term deal. LeMahieu signed a two-year, $24 million deal with the Yankees in January 2019, and he should be able to exceed those figures this time around in free agency.
Nov 1 2020LeMahieu was extended the $18.9 million qualifying offer by the Yankees on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been one of the best hitters in the league in his two seasons with the Yankees, posting a .336/.386/.536 slash line with 36 homers, 43 doubles, 150 runs and 129 RBI in 195 games. New York is likely still attempting to retain him on a longer-term deal, but with the qualifying offer extended, it will receive a draft pick as compensation should he continue his career elsewhere.
Sep 28 2020LeMahieu went 2-for-3 in Sunday's loss to Miami and finished the campaign with an MLB-best .364 batting average. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu's finish atop the leaderboard makes him the first player in modern major-league history to win a batting crown in both leagues. After a superb first campaign with the Yankees in 2019, the veteran's performance this season was even better as he posted a career-best 1.011 OPS; meanwhile, his 10 homers and career-high .226 ISO dispel the notion that last season's power breakthrough was a fluke. LeMahieu enters the postseason swinging a hot stick -- he batted an even .400 with four homers and 13 RBI over his final 13 games.
Sep 26 2020LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with two doubles, one run and three RBI during Saturday's 11-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was hitless during Friday's series opener but more than made up for it Saturday by delivering his fourth four-hit game of the season. LeMahieu is slashing .359/.415/.589 with 10 homers, 10 doubles, 41 runs, and 27 RBI and enters Sunday's season finale poised to win the AL batting title.
Sep 18 2020LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He continues to wear out Toronto pitching, and LeMahieu finished the three-game series against the Jays having gone 8-for-13 with three doubles, four homers, eight runs and nine RBI while extending his hitting streak to 10 games. On the year, the veteran infielder is slashing .373/.426/.641 with 10 homers and 23 RBI.
Sep 16 2020LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, a double, three RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu torched the Blue Jays again, this time taking Tanner Roark deep in the first and fourth innings. He now has nine homers on the season, three of which have come in the first two games of the Yankees' series against Toronto. The performance also extended LeMahieu's hitting streak to nine games, during which he's put together three multi-hit efforts. Overall, he has a strong .373/.421/.627 line with 35 runs scored and 22 RBI in 164 plate appearances.
Sep 11 2020LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during a 6-0 win over the Orioles in the first game of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He stayed hot in the nightcap, going 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored. LeMahieu is slashing a dazzling .359/.410/.550 through 35 games with six homers, two steals, 14 RBI and 27 runs from the top of the Yankees' batting order.
Sep 9 2020LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and a stolen base on Wednesday, as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 7-2. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lemahieu has now hit safely in 27 of 33 games this season. He launched an opposite-field bomb in the third inning, marking his third home run of the month. The 32-year-old has raked to the tune of a .355/.404/.524 slash line and should only further benefit from the eventual return of Aaron Judge (calf) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring).
Sep 5 2020LeMahieu isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu didn't start in Friday's nightcap, and he'll remain on the bench Saturday. Tyler Wade will start at second base with Thairo Eastrada starting at third.
Sep 4 2020LeMahieu isn't in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu will get a game off after going 2-for-5 with one run in the first game of the twin bill. Thairo Estrada will start at second base.
Sep 2 2020LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave the Yankees an early 2-0 lead by taking Trevor Richards deep in the first and third innings. LeMahieu has hit safely in five straight games since coming off the injured list, boosting his slash line on the year to a stunning .402/.444/.587 with four homers, 10 RBI and 19 runs through 24 games. If he avoids another IL stint in September and can stay hot, he could take a run at baseball's first .400 campaign since Ted Williams in 1941 -- although the achievement would obviously come with a giant asterisk given the nature of the 2020 season.
Aug 29 2020LeMahieu (thumb) will be activated off the injured list and bat leadoff Saturday against the Mets, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been sidelined for the last two weeks with a sprained left thumb but will officially make his return to the lineup Saturday. There was already speculation that he could return at some point this weekend, and it holds true as the Yankees will get one of their best all-around hitters back. The team is currently riding a seven-game losing streak and needs players like LeMahieu to step up and provide some sort of spark to get back to its winning ways.
Aug 28 2020LeMahieu (thumb) could return as early as Sunday against the Mets, according to general manager Brian Cashman, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The previous report was that LeMahieu could return this weekend, but it sounds like Sunday will be the earliest he can return. He has missed almost two weeks with a sprained thumb.
Aug 27 2020Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that LeMahieu (thumb) could return over the weekend, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is expected to face live pitching sometime this weekend, but he could return if that goes well. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 16 with a sprained left thumb but has made significant progress recently.
Aug 26 2020LeMahieu (thumb) is progressing well and and should face live pitching at some point this weekend, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said the team is "really encouraged" by LeMahieu's progress facing high-velocity pitching from a pitching machine. If facing live pitching goes well, he could be activated early next week.
Aug 23 2020LeMahieu (thumb) has resumed baseball activity and is showing significant improvement, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 16 and given an initial return timeline of two to three weeks. It sounds as though the veteran could be back at the early end of that timeframe given his rapid improvement. Thairo Estrada is likely to receive the majority of starts at second base in LeMahieu's stead.
Aug 21 2020LeMahieu (thumb) played catch Friday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has been out for nearly a week of what's expected to be a two-week or three-week absence with a sprained left thumb. The Yankees have since also lost Gleyber Torres (hamstring/quadriceps), leaving Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada as their primary options in the middle infield.
Aug 17 2020LeMahieu is expected to miss two or three weeks with his sprained left thumb, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu dealt with a similar injury back in 2018 and wound up being out for a similar time frame. The given timetable should see him back in action sometime right around the start of September. Tyler Wade will be the second baseman in his absence Monday against Boston.
Aug 16 2020Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that LeMahieu will meet with a hand specialist Monday to receive a second opinion on his sprained left thumb, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Based on what the specialist has to say about the injury, LeMahieu will decide whether or not to undergo surgery on the thumb. If a procedure is deemed necessary, LeMahieu's absence could stretch into mid-September or longer, making him a drop candidate in most redraft leagues. Until the Yankees are able to provide a clearer timeline for LeMahieu's potential return, fantasy managers are probably best suited stashing him on their bench or in an IL spot.
Aug 15 2020Manager Aaron Boone indicated Saturday that LeMahieu's sprained thumb could send him to the injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu underwent an X-ray after leaving Saturday's game against the the Red Sox, which came back negative. While that's encouraging, he's yet to receive the results of his CT scan and MRI, and Boone didn't seem particularly confident that LeMahieu's injury was a minor one. The second baseman dealt with a similar injury in 2018 and wound up missing just over two weeks.
Aug 12 2020LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu got aboard with a single and scored on an Aaron Hicks double in the fourth inning. The 32-year-old LeMahieu then knocked in Clint Frazier with a single in the fifth before recording his first stolen base of the year. LeMahieu capped off his four-hit night with a triple in the seventh, but he couldn't come around to score. He's hit safely in seven straight games (11-for-24) with three RBI and six runs scored in that span. He's batting .431/.479/.569 across 71 plate appearances.
Aug 6 2020LeMahieu is not starting Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu, who is 17-for-41 with two home runs this season, will get the day off following a string of 10 consecutive starts. Tyler Wade is covering the keystone and hitting ninth in his stead Thursday.
Aug 4 2020LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over Philadelphia on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu got the Yankees off to a quick start with a solo home run leading off the bottom of the first inning. He also notched an infield single in the fifth inning to register his fourth multi-hit game of the campaign. LeMahieu is batting a tidy .412/.429/.618 with two homers and five RBI in eight games this season.
Aug 1 2020LeMahieu went 3-for-5 and scored a run in the Yankees' win over Boston on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu registered his second multi-hit effort of the season Friday and has notched at least one hit in each of his first five games. Overall, he is hitting .455 (10-for-22) with three RBI and four runs scored.
Jul 29 2020LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI in a victory over Baltimore on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu showed no rust after the Yankees' two-day layoff, racking up four hits, including his first long ball of the campaign. The home run was a 358-foot shot to right field leading off the game. Through three games, LeMahieu is batting an even .500 (6-for-12).
Jul 25 2020LeMahieu will bat leadoff and play second base Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu missed a large portion of summer camp after testing positive for COVID-19, though he was able to make the Opening Day roster. He didn't take part in Thursday's season opener but evidently didn't need a whole lot longer to get ready for the season, as he'll be involved from the start of the second game of the campaign.
Jul 23 2020LeMahieu is an option off the bench for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although LeMahieu was held out of the starting lineup Thursday, manager Aaron Boone said that he was very close to entering the lineup and will be an option off the bench. LeMahieu will face live pitching Friday to get more at-bats and could enter the starting lineup for Saturday's contest.
Jul 20 2020LeMahieu (illness) is starting at second base and leading off in Monday's exhibition game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although LeMahieu missed the first couple weeks of camp due to testing positive for COVID-19, he'll be included in the team's exhibition lineup for the second consecutive night. The 32-year-old has been optimistic about being ready for Opening Day, and his leadoff status in back-to-back games would suggest that's a fairly realistic possibility. Even if he isn't ready for the team's season opener, he's said that he expects to be available "pretty soon thereafter."
Jul 19 2020LeMahieu (illness) is starting at second base and batting leadoff in Sunday's exhibition game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old said Saturday he hadn't ruled out the possibly of playing Opening Day but understood it may not be realistic, yet he still finds himself batting leadoff a day later. LeMahieu joined the team Friday after missing the first couple weeks of camp due to testing positive for COVID-19, and his quick introduction to game action is a positive sign for his potential availability. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone will try to get him 2-to-3 innings Sunday and hopes he'll be good to play again Monday. Even if he's not game ready for Thursday's season opener, he expects to be good for regular-season action "pretty soon thereafter."
Jul 17 2020LeMahieu (illness) was on the field at the Yankees' facility Friday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported earlier this week the veteran infielder was expected to rejoin the Yankees soon, and it appears he's now cleared MLB's COVID-19 protocols. LeMahieu tested positive for the virus in early July but was reportedly asymptomatic, and he'll now have less than a week to build up for Thursday's season opener against the Nationals. The 32-year-old's workout progress the next couple days figures to play a prominent role in determining his availability for Opening Day.
Jul 15 2020LeMahieu (illness) is expected to rejoin the Yankees later this week, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old has been absent from summer training after testing positive for COVID-19, but he was reportedly asymptomatic and is about to join the team. LeMahieu will have less than a week to prepare for the season with Opening Day set for July 23 against the Nationals, so he could remain on the injured list for the start of the season if he needs more time. Regardless, the veteran infielder joining his teammates is a significant development toward his early season availability.
Jul 8 2020The Yankees placed LeMahieu (illness) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitcher Luis Cessa (illness) was also moved to the IL after both players were revealed last weekend to have tested positive for COVID-19. LeMahieu is said to be asymptomatic, but he'll still need to submit two negative test results before being able to rejoin the Yankees for summer-camp workouts.
Jul 4 2020LeMahieu has tested positive for coronavirus, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is reportedly asymptomatic, but it remains unclear when he'll be able to join his teammates. With Opening Day less than three weeks away, he won't have much time to get in game shape even if he's back with the team soon, which could open up a temporary role for Tyler Wade or Thairo Estrada at second base.
Mar 19 2020LeMahieu is participating in baseball drills and working out at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa, George A. King III of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While some Yankees players and coaches have elected to go home in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, LeMahieu suggested that he will remain in Florida for some time in order to take advantage of the pleasant weather and major-league workout facilities. There is a psychological benefit to remaining around the complex as well. "Personally, it keeps me sane. At least work out and do some baseball stuff," LeMahieu stated.
Sep 23 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu launched a long ball to right field in the second inning to stake the Yankees to a 6-0 lead. The 31-year-old has gone deep twice in his last three games to extend his career-high total to 26 on the season. He needs one more RBI to hit triple digits for the first time in his career and has already crossed the plate 108 times this season to establish another career high. With a .329/.377/.523 slash line, he has been one of the most impressive hitters in the majors in 2019.
Sep 21 2019LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This looks like a routine breather for a day game after a night game, with the Yankees gearing up for what they hope will be a deep postseason run. Brett Gardner will lead off against right-hander T.J. Zeuch as Gio Urshela mans third base. LeMahieu, once thought to be a Coors Field product, is batting .292 in September and has not hit below .280 in any month this season.
Sep 20 2019LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Thursday's victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu kicked off the scoring for the Yankees with a three-run shot to right field in the second inning. The blast was his 25th of the season -- 10 more than the career-high he set last year while playing half his games in the high altitude of Colorado. LeMahieu has exceeded all expectations in his first year as a Yankee, complementing the power numbers with a .329/.377/.518 slash line, 97 RBI and 106 runs scored.
Sep 10 2019LeMahieu isn't starting Tuesday's game against Detroit, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu is in line for a rare day off after registering a base knock in each of the last three games. Gio Urshela starts at the hot corner and will hit sixth.
Sep 4 2019LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu sits after starting 18 games in a row. He hit a strong .295/.329/.513 over that stretch, though that's actually a step down from his impressive .331/.378/.531 season slash line. Tyler Wade starts at the hot corner.
Aug 31 2019LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with a walkoff solo home run in Saturday's win over the A's.
Aug 28 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a walk, solo home run, two RBI and two runs in a 7-3 victory against the Mariners on Wednesday.
Aug 25 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.
Aug 18 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-5 Sunday with a home run and three RBI in an 8-4 loss against the Indians.
Aug 17 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 6-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday.
Aug 14 2019LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Aug 12 2019LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Aug 9 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI while scoring twice in Thursday's win over Toronto.
Aug 7 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks during a 9-4 victory against the Orioles on Tuesday.
Aug 4 2019LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
Aug 3 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in a 9-2 win over the Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.
Jul 31 2019Manager Aaron Boone said that LeMahieu (groin) has shown improved condition of late and will likely rejoin the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Mike Mazzeo
Jul 30 2019LeMahieu is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
Jul 28 2019LeMahieu (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday night's game against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Jul 27 2019LeMahieu has a low-grade groin strain and is considered day-to-day, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
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Jul 22 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and a walk in Monday's 8-6 loss to Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-4 loss against the Rockies on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 7 2019LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Erik Boland of Newsday<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a run Thursday in the Yankees' 8-4 win over the Rays in 10 innings.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019LeMahieu went 4-for-6 with two runs scored, five RBI and a double in Saturday's 17-13 win over the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Yankees' 8-7 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 24 2019LeMahieu went 4-for-4 with two runs and a walk in the Yankees' 10-8 victory over the Blue Jays on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a triple, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's loss to the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 19 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 12-1 win against Tampa Bay.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI in the Yankees' 6-3 win over the Rays on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 3-0 win over the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 6 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run and two RBI in the Yankees' 6-2 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 11-7 loss at Toronto.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs in a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs in a 4-1 victory against the Red Sox on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs in the Yankees' 11-4 Tuesday win over the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs in the Yankees' 13-5 win over the Rays on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 7 2019LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks and a walk-off RBI in the Yankees' 5-4 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2018LeMahieu will be placed on the 10-day disabled list prior to Saturday's game due to a strained oblique, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu was forced to exit Friday's contest before the third inning after going 0-for-2 during his first two plate appearances. Manager Bud Black noted that he's hopeful LeMahieu will not miss an extended period of time, adding that "it doesn't look like a six-week or eight-week oblique strain." The second baseman will be eligible to return from the shelf against the Cardinals on July 31. Colorado will make this move official Saturday afternoon.
Jul 20 2018LeMahieu was lifted from Friday's matchup against the Diamondbacks after suffering a "side/back" injury, Patrick Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Manager Bud Black stated LeMahieu re-injured his side/back, the same injury that kept him out July 14 against the Mariners. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward, and he'll likely be reevaluated prior to Saturday's tilt.
Jul 15 2018LeMahieu (back) will start at second base and bat leadoff Sunday against the Mariners, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu was held out of Saturday's 4-1 win with lower-back tightness, affording Pat Valaika a turn at the keystone. The injury was never considered significant, and the fact that LeMahieu was included in the starting nine for the Rockies' final game before the All-Star break rather than being rested implies as much.
Jul 14 2018LeMahieu's late scratch Saturday was due to lower-back tightness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Given the timing of the injury, it wouldn't be surprising if LeMahieu was also held out Sunday in order to rest until after the All-Star break, though no official timeline has been announced. Pat Valaika will enter the lineup as the Rockies second baseman.
Jul 14 2018LeMahieu was scratched from Saturday's game against the Mariners for undisclosed reasons, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu hadn't been reportedly battling any injuries recently, but the reason for his absence should become clear soon. Pat Valaika will start at second base in his place.
Jul 12 2018LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a walk and four runs Wednesday in the Rockies' 19-2 win over the Diamondbacks.After a 2-for-18 slide at the plate for the past four games, LeMahieu busted out in a big way Wednesday along with a number of his teammates. The pair of two-baggers boosted LeMahieu's season count to 21, putting him well in striking range of surpassing the career-high 32 he tallied in 2016. With eight home runs on the campaign as well, LeMahieu is on pace to reach double digits in the category for only the second time in his career.
Jun 28 2018LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and five RBI in a 9-8 win over San Francisco.LeMahieu took Giants closer Sam Dyson deep for the go-ahead shot in the ninth inning. The right-handed infielder was hitting just .264 (26-for-108) since being activated from the DL at the start of June. Still, he's slashing .280/.332/.444 with 41 runs scored and 23 extra-base hits.
Jun 9 2018LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Diamondbacks.LeMahieu took Matt Koch deep in the sixth inning for his sixth home run of the season. It was his first since coming off the disabled list on June 1 and was also his first home run at Coors Field for the season. Surprisingly, he has posted a .588 slugging percentage on the road as opposed to just a .337 mark at home.
Jun 2 2018LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs in Friday's loss to the Dodgers.In his first game off the disabled list, LeMahieu slashed four singles and brought his batting average up to .299 on the season. The 29-year-old had last played on May 13, and figures to be a prominent feature at the top of the Rockies lineup, hitting for a high average and earning plenty of opportunities to score runs.
Jun 1 2018LeMahieu (thumb) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and is leading off Friday against the Dodgers.LeMahieu has been out since May 13 with the injury, and was hitting .279/.350/.457 with five home runs and three stolen bases in 129 at-bats prior to hitting the shelf. David Dahl (broken right foot) hit the DL in a corresponding move.
May 30 2018LeMahieu (thumb) is expected to return from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Nick Groke of The Athletic Denver reports.LeMahieu has been sidelined since May 14 with a left thumb injury, but he's expected to rejoin the Rockies' starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers after his thumb responded well to increased baseball activities this week. Once active, the 29-year-old should immediately reclaim his role as the team's everyday second baseman, hitting either first or second. LeMahieu owned a .279/.350/.457 line across 32 games prior to landing on the shelf.
May 27 2018LeMahieu (thumb) was able to participate in pregame batting practice Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu has been out since May 14 with a left thumb sprain but has recently been able to play catch and hit without pain. The Rockies haven't announced when he'll be activated from the disabled list, but he's certainly trending in a positive direction.
May 22 2018LeMahieu (thumb) played catch from 50 feet Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu is out with a sprain and a small fracture in his left thumb, so the fact that he's able to wear a glove and catch with that hand is certainly a positive sign. He'll be eligible to return from the disabled list Friday but a precise timeline hasn't been established. There haven't yet been reports that he is able to hit, so it's likely that he'll need more than the minimum amount of time out.
May 17 2018LeMahieu was diagnosed with a sprained left thumb with a small fracture in the area as well, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.The second baseman went to see a hand specialist Wednesday after landing on the DL earlier in the week. The visit revealed that LeMahieu not only has a sprain but also a break in his left thumb. LeMahieu told Saunders he's unsure when he'll be able to return, but the diagnosis means it will be tough for him to be back when eligible May 25.
May 16 2018LeMahieu (thumb) will receive further evaluation from a hand specialist Wednesday afternoon, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.LaMahieu and the Rockies appear to be slightly concerned that he's dealing with a more severe sprain than originally diagnosed. The second baseman was placed on the 10-day disabled list earlier this week after suffering a thumb injury against Milwaukee on Sunday. According to manager Bud Black, LeMahieu's thumb has been "sore, swollen and painful" and the latter could miss an extended period of time if it's determined that there's a structural issue with the hand, or even a high-degree sprain. At the present time, LeMahieu cannot even grip or swing a bat, so it seems unlikely that he will immediately return to the field once he's eligible to come off the DL on Wednesday. Expect an update on his status in the coming days.
May 14 2018LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left thumb sprain Monday.LeMahieu's absence from Monday night's lineup against San Diego is now explained. The club has not announced a timetable for LeMahieu's return, but he will be eligible for reinstatement May 25 against the Reds. Expect Daniel Castro to start the majority of games at second base for Colorado in his absence. Pat Valaika was recalled from Triple-A to take LeMahieu's roster spot.
May 14 2018LeMahieu is not in the lineup Monday against the Padres, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.LeMahieu will head to the bench for what appears to be a routine day off after starting all four games during the team's previous series against the Brewers. Daniel Castro will start at the keystone and hit eighth in his stead.
May 9 2018LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.Making his return from the disabled list, LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday in the first game of the two-game interleague series. It seems the Rockies are just being cautious with LeMahieu, sitting him for Wednesday's afternoon game as to not risk aggravation of the hamstring injury. Daniel Castro gets the start at second base.
May 8 2018LeMahieu (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list and is starting at second base and hitting leadoff Tuesday against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.As planned, LeMahieu is ready to return to action Tuesday night. In a corresponding move, Pat Valaika was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.
May 8 2018LeMahieu (hamstring) is expected to return from the disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.There had been some uncertainty as to whether LeMahieu would be ready to return after missing the minimum 10 days, but it appears that will indeed be the case. He's expected to rejoin Colorado's lineup Tuesday, at which point he'll look to continue his strong start to the season. Before landing on the disabled list, LeMahieu had hit .290/.367/.505 with five home runs over 27 games.
May 6 2018LeMahieu told Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post that he'll be ready to come off the DL when first eligible Tuesday.It was reported Saturday that manager Bud Black suspected LeMahieu would need a few more days, but if it were up to the infielder, he'd be back the moment he's eligible. While the exact date remains up in the air, look for LeMahieu to return at some point this week following the team's Monday off day.
May 5 2018LeMahieu (hamstring) is unlikely to return from the disabled list when first eligible Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Manager Bud Black says that LeMahieu will only need "a couple of more days," so it's likely that he could return later in the week. The second baseman was hitting .290/.367/.505 with five homers and three steals in 27 games before going down with a sore hamstring.
Apr 30 2018LeMahieu (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu picked up a hamstring injury in Friday's game against the Marlins. He sat out for the final two games of the series with hopes of improving enough to avoid a trip to the DL, but the ailment didn't respond as hoped, so the Rockies decided to play it safe and send him to the shelf. It's unclear how long the injury will keep LeMahieu sidelined, but he's eligible to return May 8 should he prove ready. In the meantime, Pat Valaika should hold down the keystone until LeMahieu is healthy. In a corresponding move, Carlos Gonzalez was reinstated from the disabled list.
Apr 29 2018LeMahieu (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu's sore right hamstring will keep him on the bench for the second straight day, but the Rockies have thus far resisted moving him to the disabled list. The team will likely reevaluate the second baseman ahead of Monday's series opener in Chicago before having a better idea on whether or not a DL stint will be necessary. Pat Valaika will earn his second straight start at the keystone Sunday and will likely act as the primary replacement for the duration of LeMahieu's absence.
Apr 28 2018LeMahieu's hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.His hamstring wasn't as sore as he expected Saturday, though he was nevertheless left out of the starting lineup. He left Friday's game with hamstring tightness, though the issue was reportedly minor. The fact that LeMahieu hopes to avoid the DL seems to support that idea.
Apr 28 2018LeMahieu (hamstring) is not starting Saturday against the Marlins.LeMahieu left Friday's game with right hamstring tightness. The issue is reportedly minor, but he'll miss at least one game. Pat Valaika starts at second base in his place Saturday.
Apr 28 2018LeMahieu hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.His hamstring wasn't as sore as he expected Saturday, but he was nevertheless left out of the starting lineup. He left Friday's game with hamstring tightness, though the issue was reportedly minor. The fact that LeMahieu hopes to avoid the DL seems to support that idea.
Apr 27 2018LeMahieu exited Friday's game against the Marlins with right hamstring tightness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu appeared to tweak his hamstring hustling out a double in the third inning, although he attempted to remain in the game through the bottom of the inning. Pat Valaika took over at second base for the Rockies, and LeMahieu should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated by the team.
Apr 27 2018LeMahieu experienced hamstring tightness in Friday's 1-0 win over the Marlins but believes it to be a minor injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu appeared to sustain the injury hustling out a double in the third inning Friday and was removed shortly after, although he did attempt to remain in the game. The 29-year-old indicated there was a "chance" he could play Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Rockies illustrate some caution and give their second baseman a day or two to rest up.
Apr 20 2018LeMahieu is batting leadoff Friday against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports."DJ Le" batted leadoff the past five games, but that was more out of necessity; Charlie Blackmon moved down to the three-hole to replace Nolan Arenado while he was suspended. However, LeMahieu will stick in the pole position even with Arenado returning to action, suggesting a more long-standing change in the batting order. LeMahieu normally batted second last year and at the start of this season, but he could be in line for even more run-scoring opportunities with both Blackmon and Arenado hitting behind him.
Apr 12 2018LeMahieu is the leadoff hitter for Thursday's bout with the Nationals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu normally hits second, but he'll move up a spot in the order to replace Charlie Blackmon (quad) at the pole position. He will likely move back to the two-hole once Blackmon is healthy, though the second baseman still provides good fantasy value as long as he's in a tablesetting role around the top of the Colorado lineup.
Apr 12 2018LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Nationals.LeMahieu's multi-home run game was the second of his career, both of which have surprisingly come on the road. He now has four home runs on the season, a mark worth noting given that he hit eight home runs in 609 at-bats last season. It's even more notable that all of his home runs have come on the road, where he he has slugged only .385 over the last three seasons. This may well just be a hot start to the season, but it is worth monitoring if he can continue to produce away from Coors Field.
Apr 5 2018LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout and two RBI Thursday against the Padres.LeMahieu has gotten off to an encouraging start by any measure, as he has hit two home runs and has his batting average up to .320 in seven games this season. More impressive is that his production has come entirely on the road, without the benefit of hitter-friendly Coors Field. Over the past three seasons, LeMahieu has managed a .473 slugging percentage at home as opposed to just a .385 mark on the road. It's still very early, but if his power surge continues he will be a riser at second base.
Mar 29 2018LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks.This was nice to see from LeMahieu, who has reached double-digit homers just once in his career, finishing with eight a season ago. Hopefully he adds to his total sooner than he did in 2017 -- LeMahieu didn't hit his second until May 21 last year. He's in his final season before free agency.
Jan 12 2018LeMahieu agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Rockies on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.LeMahieu earned a significant raise (from $4.8 million) by batting .310 with a .374 OBP in 155 games with Colorado in 2017. Unfortunately, his ISO fell back below .100 last season as the 29-year-old drove the ball into the ground 55.6 percent of the time. Ideally, he'd add some power to his game before hitting the open market next winter.
Oct 1 2017LeMahieu is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.LeMahieu has appeared in 154 games for the Rockies this season but will find himself stationed on the bench for Game 162. Alexei Amarista will take over at second base and bat eighth in his stead.
Aug 26 2017LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo homers Saturday against the Braves.LeMahieu now has six homers on the season after leaving the yard in the fifth and ninth innings of a road victory. Despite the homers, his primary fantasy asset is his .315 batting average.
Aug 8 2017LeMahieu (triceps) is starting at second base and hitting second Tuesday against the Indians, Andre Knott of WTAM 1100 reports.He was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a bruised triceps, but the injury was apparently minor. LeMahieu is hitting .394/.455/.486 with one home run and two steals over his last 142 at-bats.
Aug 6 2017LeMahieu was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies with bruised triceps, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.LeMahieu was originally penciled in to start at second base and bat second during Sunday's game, but he's been scratched from the lineup with an apparent tricep injury. He'll be replaced by Alexi Amarista at the keystone and will be day-to-day case for the time being. The Rockies are off on Monday before opening up a two-game series against the Indians on Tuesday.
Jul 30 2017LeMahieu is not in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Nationals.LeMahieu bashed a pair of doubles in the game one victory, so manager Bud Black will reward him with a night off in the nightcap. Alexi Amarista will replace him at second base.
Jul 9 2017LeMahieu was pulled from the late innings of Friday's win against the White Sox merely as a rest measure, Nick Groke of The Denver Post reports.The All-Star second baseman initially missed three games due to the ailment, but lingering effects of the injury sidelined him twice more during the subsequent week. Manager Bud Black insists that LeMahieu's removal was simply for rest, although the nagging groin injury may have played a hand in the move as well. The issue doesn't seem to be anything serious, especially since he's already played numerous games since his initial absence, and it's unlikely that he'll miss any more time with the injury given that the All-Star break will give him a few free days off.
Jul 7 2017LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Friday's win over the White Sox.After posting a .348 batting average and a .911 OPS last season, LeMahieu has dipped to .308 and .755 marks this year. He's still providing serviceable fantasy numbers with four homers, 41 RBI, four stolen bases and 46 runs, and it shouldn't be a shock that he failed to fully follow up his 2016 breakout. However, a strong second half could be ahead, and LeMahieu also has the Coors Field boost working in his favor.
Jul 6 2017LeMahieu (groin) will be back in the lineup for Thursday's afternoon game against Cincinnati, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu makes his return to the field after missing the past two games, and five of the previous seven while dealing with a groin injury. During the two games in between, the second baseman went 5-for-9 at the plate, and appears good to go after being available to serve as a pinch hitter Wednesday. LeMahieu is back at his normal position while batting second for Thursday's contest.
Jul 5 2017LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.This marks the second consecutive contest that "DJ Le" will watch from the bench. It's unclear if this is a result of lingering soreness from the groin cramp that ailed him over the weekend or if this is just a way of easing him back into action. Until LeMahieu is good to go, Alexi Amarista will man the keystone.
Jul 5 2017LeMahieu continues to be nagged by the groin injury that sidelined him over the weekend, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Saunders did add that LeMahieu is available to pitch hit if need be, although it seems that the Rockies tried to rush him back into action too quickly. Due to this apparent setback, it wouldn't be too surprising to see the second baseman sit out a couple more games in order to fully heal his ailment. Consider him day-to-day for now, as Alexi Amarista continues to man the keystone in his stead.
Jul 4 2017LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Jenny Cavnar of Root Sports Rocky Mountain reports.Despite collecting five hits over the past two games (5-for-9), LeMahieu will head to the bench for what appears to be a scheduled day of rest. Alexi Amarista is starting in his place at the keystone.
Jul 2 2017LeMahieu (groin) is starting at second base and batting second during Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu was removed from Tuesday's game with a right groin cramp and was sidelined for the following three contests. After several days of rest, the hot-hitting second baseman is set to rejoin the Rockies lineup ahead of their series finale against Taijuan Walker and the Diamondbacks.
Jul 1 2017LeMahieu (groin) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.LeMahieu will be held out for a third straight game as he continues to nurse a sore groin, though he told Jenny Cavnar of Root Sports Rocky Mountain that he is available to pinch hit if needed, which is a positive sign. He'll remain day-to-day while Alexi Amarista starts in his place Saturday.
Jun 30 2017LeMahieu (groin) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.LeMahieu must still be dealing with a sore groin that caused him to exit Tuesday's game and miss the following day's series finale against San Francisco. In his place, Pat Valaika will man the keystone and bat sixth in the order. LeMahieu should still be considered day-to-day and could return for the second game of the series Saturday.
Jun 28 2017LeMahieu (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants, The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.With the Rockies getting a scheduled day off Thursday, the team will give LeMahieu an extra day of rest following his exit during Tuesday's contest with a right groin cramp. In his place, Pat Valaika will man second base and bat sixth in the order.
Jun 27 2017LeMahieu exited Tuesday's game against the Giants early with a right groin cramp.LeMahieu was 0-for-2 at the plate before having to be removed from the game with the cramp. The Rockies have an off-day Thursday, so the team is hopeful that their second baseman can take a few days off and not require a trip to the disabled list. He's day-to-day for now.
Jun 16 2017LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with two RBI and three runs during Thursday's win over San Francisco.The second baseman is beginning to heat up with an .805 OPS, 12 RBI and nine runs through his past 12 games. It's especially encouraging because nine of the 12 contests were on the road, and Thursday's game was the first of seven straight at Coors Field for the Rockies. LeMahieu remains a solid option at the keystone going forward.
Jun 12 2017LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run during Sunday's loss to the Cubs.LeMahieu had a solid series against Chicago, as he went 6-for-18 with a homer, six RBI and four runs. His .719 OPS is still well below the .911 mark he posted in 2016, but the second baseman is still tilting the fantasy scales with 30 RBI and 33 runs. Hitting second in a powerful lineup and calling Coors Field home remains a great virtual setup for LeMahieu.
Jun 8 2017LeMahieu cracked a home run and finished 1-for-4 with three RBI Thursday against the Cubs during the Rockies' 4-1 victory.LeMahieu's blast proved to be the difference in the Rockies' victory. It may be just what he needs to break out of his current slump. Over his last 17 games, he is hitting just .221 with a .525 OPS. It will be interesting to see if the 28-year-old can return, at least partially, to his All-Star caliber years of 2015 and 2016.
Jun 4 2017LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs during Saturday's win over the Padres.The second baseman has struggled to followup last season's breakout (.911 OPS) and sports a .281/.351/.362 slash line with 23 RBI and 29 runs. LeMahieu has been much better of late, though, as he's recorded 13 RBI and 13 runs through his past 22 games while hitting .310. Batting second in the powerful Colorado lineup is a cushy virtual gig, and he also has the benefit of playing half his games at hitter-friendly Coors Field, so his fantasy floor remains high.
May 25 2017LeMahieu is not in the Rockies' lineup Thursday against the Phillies, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.The keystoner gets a breather in the matinee but should return to the second post in the lineup Friday. LeMahieu boasts a .290/.365/.382 line in 209 plate appearances. Alexi Amarista takes his place at second base, batting eighth.
May 22 2017LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two RBI during Sunday's win over Cincinnati.After posting a .911 OPS last season, LeMahieu's numbers are down to start 2017. He's currently sporting a respectable .299 batting average and .371 on-base percentage, but his .397 slugging percentage is barely tilting the fantasy scales. Smacking a pair of extra-base hits Sunday was encouraging, and with nine multi-hit games in May, everything looks to be trending in the right direction for LeMahieu.
May 4 2017LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles and a run in Wednesday's 11-3 win over the Padres.The Rockies' second baseman opened the scoring on the night with a hit into right that brought home Charlie Blackmon in the first and followed that up with a fifth-inning RBI single that extended Colorado's lead to 10-1. It was a welcome outing for LeMahieu, who came into the game mired in a 2-for-20 slump that had lowered his average to .255. Although he's seen a significant reduction in his overall line and RBI production thus far in 2017. the 28-year-old is actually sporting better walk and strikeout rates than last season. The major difference lies in his BABIP, with his current .295 figure almost a full 100 points lower than last season's spectacular .393.
Apr 28 2017LeMahieu is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu will take a seat for just the second time all year as Pat Valaika takes over at second base in his stead. The 28-year-old is slashing .271/.361/.376 through 23 games this season.
Apr 20 2017LeMahieu accumulated a pair of hits and scored a run in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.After a dreadful start to the season, the 2016 batting champion is beginning to find his stroke at the plate. Over the past six games, LeMahieu cracked 10 hits to raise his batting average from .171 all the way up to .281. It's unrealistic to expect this kind of torrid production from him all season, but fantasy owners can likely rest assured that the player they paid for is back to his old self, getting on base atop a stacked Colorado batting order.
Apr 10 2017LeMahieu is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, Jenny Cavnar of Root Sports reports.LeMahieu received a rest day for Sunday's outing, so it comes as no surprise to see him back in action Monday. He'll hit second and get the nod to start at second base as he looks to elevate his .160 batting average.
Apr 9 2017LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.The reigning batting champion is off to an ice-cold start to begin the 2017 season (2-for-23) and will receive the day off Sunday. He will be replaced by Alexi Amarista.
Mar 30 2017LeMahieu is 18-for-57 (.316) with eight RBI and a stolen base in 18 Cactus League games.The reigning batting champion continued his high-average ways this spring, and he even managed to crack one ball out of the park to produce a .491 slugging percentage. The only aspect of DJ Le's game that was absent from his spring performance was his propensity to draw walks, as he only collected three free passes during his time in Arizona. That isn't too concerning as it's most likely an attempt to focus on getting his swing back to last season's form from the get-go. LeMahieu is expected to slot into the Rockies lineup in the two-hole, which could help him top the 100-run plateau for the second season in a row.
Feb 23 2017Rockies manager Bud Black said he'll likely keep LeMahieu near the top of the lineup, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.In this case, the 2016 NL batting champion again will occupy the two-hole most often behind Charlie Blackmon. LeMahieu crossed the plate 104 times last year, which fueled his fantasy value just as much as the .348 batting average, and keeping a spot near the top increases the odds he'll come close to scoring that much again in this lethal lineup. This news doesn't make Trevor Story owners happy. He'd likely bat seventh with LeMahieu at No. 2.
Oct 2 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.The Rockies will hold LeMahieu out during the season finale in order to protect his .348 average on the season, which will allow him to claim the NL batting title by a narrow margin over the Nationals' Daniel Murphy. Pat Valaika will man second base with LeMahieu sitting out.
Oct 1 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday against the Brewers, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.He has just two at-bats in the last three games, as the Rockies are intent on getting LeMahieu the NL batting title. His batting average sits at .348 while Daniel Murphy's is at .347, and considering Murphy won't return until the postseason, it's plausible that LeMahieu won't receive another plate appearance this year in order to make sure he gets the batting crown. Daniel Descalso will start at the keystone and hit second.
Sep 29 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup for the second straight night Thursday against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.This looks like a continued effort from manager Walt Weiss to help LeMahieu in his chase for the National League batting title. Sitting the keystoner, who's hitting .349 along with 11 homers, 103 runs scored and 11 stolen bases, against a tough arm like Cueto seems to fit that plan. At least an NL batting title gives Colorado something to play -- or in this case, not play -- for. The Rockies deployed a similar plan for Justin Morneau down the stretch when he won the honor in 2014. He'll probably suit up at least once more before the end of the year, but his owners will have to check his daily status. On Thursday, Daniel Descalso will slide over to second and occupy the two hole.
Sep 28 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.The Rockies are going with a decidedly left-handed lineup against San Francisco's Jeff Samardzija on Wednesday, plugging Daniel Descalso in at second base in place of LeMahieu. Samardzija has given up 41 XBH to left-handed batters this season, including 12 home runs. LeMahieiu figures to draw back in Thursday against Johnny Cueto.
Sep 24 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.It's not often one sees a healthy .349 hitter sit when they would have the platoon advantage, but LeMahieu hasn't had a day off in more than a month. Further, his 13-game hitting streak ended Friday and he's just 9-for-37 against Saturday's starter Clayton Kershaw. Patrick Valaika will get the nod at second base in LeMahieu's absence.
Sep 16 2016LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI, a run scored and a stolen base during Friday's win over the Padres.LeMahieu ripped a bases-loaded double in the second inning, giving him a career-high 62 RBI and extending his current hit streak to seven games. The second baseman is also on pace to obliterate his career mark for batting average, as the trio of hits moved up into a tie for first-place in the National League at .349, alongside Daniel Murphy.
Aug 29 2016LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and three RBI against the Dodgers on Monday.LeMahieu has put up two multi-hit games in three tries since returning from a minor wrist injury, pushing his average up to .344 along the way. He's hitting an even .400 at home, so owners should be licking their chops with the Rockies at Coors Field for their next eight games.
Aug 27 2016LeMahieu (wrist) is back in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against Washington, Jenny Cavnar of ROOT Sports reports.LeMahieu missed the last three games with inflammation in his wrist, but he said Friday that the ailment had begun to clear up. The 28-year-old will be back at his usual second base spot Saturday, and he'll bat second in the order behind leadoff man Charlie Blackmon.
Aug 27 2016LeMahieu (wrist) went 3-for-5 with a run in Saturday's 9-4 extra-inning victory over the Nationals.After missing the prior three games with wrist inflammation, LeMahieu made an encouraging return to the lineup. The 28-year-old has had a jaw-dropping August, with 11 multi-hit efforts, four homers and 13 RBI. He's also now hitting .469 (38-for-81) during the month, bringing his season average to a stellar .347.
Aug 26 2016LeMahieu (wrist) deemed himself available to pinch hit Friday against the Nationals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.A bout of wrist inflammation will keep LeMahieu on the bench for a third straight game, but he said Friday that the wrist is feeling better and he should be good to start Saturday. The training staff will, of course, have the final say as far as Saturday goes but it sounds like LeMahieu is fully expected to avoid a DL stint. Daniel Descalso starts at second base Friday.
Aug 26 2016LeMahieu (wrist) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Padres, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Daniel Descalso will get the nod at second base with LeMahieu still not ready to go following Thursday's off day. LeMahieu is battling left wrist inflammation, and while there has been no indication that he's in immediate danger of landing on the DL, his status for the rest of the weekend is uncertain. He was red hot before being forced out of action, slashing .461/.554/.684 in August.
Aug 26 2016LeMahieu (wrist) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Padres, Jenny Cavnar of Root Sports reports.Daniel Descalso will get the nod at second base with LeMahieu still not ready to go following Thursday's off day. LeMahieu is battling left wrist inflammation, and while there has been no indication that he's in immediate danger of landing on the DL, his status for the rest of the weekend is uncertain. He was red hot before being forced out of action, slashing .461/.554/.684 in August.
Aug 24 2016LeMahieu (wrist) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.He was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with the sore wrist and it is apparently still bothering him Wednesday. Daniel Descalso will get the start at the keystone and hit sixth in the finale against the Brewers. The Rockies have an off day Thursday, which will hopefully allow LeMahieu to get right in advance of this weekend's series against the Nationals.
Aug 23 2016LeMahieu was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers due to left wrist inflammation, Jenny Cavnar of ROOT Sports reports.LeMahieu was set to play through whatever soreness he is dealing with, but manager Walt Weiss decided to remove him from the lineup after originally including him in it. With LeMahieu out, David Dahl will move up to the two spot in the order, Daniel Descalso will slide over from shortstop to second base, and Christhian Adames will replace Descalso at shortstop.
Aug 16 2016LeMahieu homered, tripled, walked, scored three times, and knocked in two batters in a 3-for-3 game Tuesday against the Nationals.LeMahieu is white hot, as he is now 7-for-7 in his past two games and extended his hitting streak to eight games with Tuesday's performance. He has three doubles, a triple and two home runs and six walks and zero strikeouts in this stretch, as he is not only hitting the ball for power but exhibiting stellar plate discipline. LeMahieu's line is up to a brilliant .342/.415/.498. Only Jose Altuve, Daniel Murphy and Matt Carpenter have a better OPS than LeMahieu's .913 among qualified second basemen.
Aug 13 2016LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and walk in Friday's 10-6 loss to the Phillies.The second baseman provided the second of back-to-back dingers in the ninth to close the Rockies' deficit to 10-6, which ended up being the final score. LeMahieu has now hit safely in four straight and seven of his last eight overall, and is slashing .400/.529/.575 over 40 at-bats in August.
Aug 4 2016LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs against the Dodgers on Wednesday.Fantasy owners who ignored the veteran second baseman in drafts this season have to be regretting it, as he's now hitting a spicy .324 with an .865 OPS -- both career highs. The homer (his seventh of the season) also established a new career mark for LeMahieu, although fantasy owners who were counting on him to steal bases have been rewarded with only nine. Still, that's quite forgivable, considering the guy has a legitimate shot at scoring 100 runs this year.
Jul 30 2016LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Friday's win over the Mets.LeMahieu did his damage with a two-run single in the fifth and a sacrifice fly in the seventh. He entered the game with just five RBI in 97 at-bats this month, but made up for it by matching his season high on Friday, giving him a total of 37 for the year. LeMahieu is on pace to challenge last year's career-high RBI total of 61.
Jul 8 2016LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs in Thursday's 11-2 victory over the Phillies.The 27-year-old now has multi-hit efforts in three straight, and has hit safely in five of his six July contests. As stellar as LeMahieu's season had already been, he's taken it up another notch over the last two-plus weeks. He's raised his average 25 points since June 20, with nine multi-hit outings and seven RBI over that span.
Jul 2 2016LeMahieu (knee) is back in the lineup Saturday, batting second and playing second base against the Dodgers.After a five-game absence due to a left knee contusion, LeMahieu will draw back into the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. His return is a huge boon for the Rockies as the rising star second baseman will likely avoid a stint on the DL provided his knee issue is behind him. He'll bat second in the order Saturday against Dodgers' lefty Scott Kazmir.
Jul 1 2016LeMahieu (knee) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.Make it five straight absences for LeMahieu, who continues to nurse a left knee contusion he suffered last weekend. However, LeMahieu's ability to pinch hit Tuesday would seem to suggest he's safe from the DL for the time being. Daniel Descalso continues to fill in at second base with Cristhian Adames (starting for Trevor Story) in the two-hole.
Jun 29 2016LeMahieu is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Although he'd hoped to play in Wednesday's game, LeMahieu's return has been postponed. However, with Colorado having Thursday off, he may return to action for Friday's contest against the Dodgers.
Jun 28 2016LeMahieu (knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.This makes it two straight absences for LeMahieu after he suffered a left knee contusion in Sunday's game. Cristian Adames will start at second base Tuesday. According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, LeMahieu reported improvement with the knee Tuesday and thinks he will be able to play in Wednesday's series finale.
Jun 27 2016LeMahieu (knee) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu suffered a left knee contusion that forced him to leave Sunday's game early. The Rockies will look to Daniel Descalso to start in his place while he works on recovering as quickly as possible. LeMahieu will remain day-to-day for now.
Jun 26 2016LeMahieu was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks due to a left knee contusion, MLB.com reports.LeMahieu suffered the injury while trying to field a ground ball in the sixth inning, and after a visit from team trainers, Daniel Descalsco replaced him at second base. The Rockies will likely turn to either Descalsco or Christian Adames if LeMahieu is unavailable for Monday's game against Toronto.
Jun 26 2016LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, walk and two runs in Saturday's 11-6 victory over the D-backs.The Rockies second baseman sent a 424-foot shot to center with Mark Reynolds and Charlie Blackmon aboard to put the finishing touches on a memorable day for the Colorado offense. LeMahieu has been on a tear, tallying three straight multi-hit efforts, as well as five in his last six games. As good as his month of May was, he's been even better in June, now slashing .349/.424/.570 over 86 at-bats.
Jun 21 2016LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with two runs and a steal in Tuesday's 8-4 triumph over the Yankees.LeMahieu has been doing what he does best with six hits over the last two games. His .492 slugging percentage trails a number of Rockies regulars, but the second baseman's .388 OBP is invaluable for a lineup teeming with dangerous power hitters.
Jun 6 2016LeMahieu is back in the lineup for Monday's matchup with Los Angeles, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. He's batting second and playing second base.LeMahieu received a routine day off Sunday but is back in the lineup Monday as Colorado faces off against Los Angeles' Tyler Chatwood. The 27-year-old is proving that his breakout campaign in 2015 was no fluke as he's once again batting near .300 and is on pace for 90-plus runs and double-digit steals.
Jun 5 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.LeMahieu is hitless in his last three games, so the timing was right for what appears to be a regular maintenance day. He'll take his .804 season OPS to the bench Sunday, giving way to Daniel Descalso at the keystone.
May 28 2016LeMahieu is not in the lineup Saturday against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.It looks like nothing more than a scheduled day off for LeMahieu, the regular starter at second base this season. He'll be relieved Saturday by Cristhian Adames, who's making his first start since Wednesday.
May 19 2016LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu has been excellent for the Rockies this season, slashing .301/.361/.436 with 13 RBI and five stolen bases, but he hasn't gotten a day off since May 4. He'll get an opportunity to rest Thursday, with Daniel Descalso making his first start of the season by filling in for him at second base.
May 4 2016LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.The switch-hitting Christhian Adames will take over at the keystone in place of LeMahieu on Wednesday after LeMahieu had started five days in a row. LeMahieu figures to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series opener in San Francisco against Matt Cain.
Apr 19 2016LeMahieu (groin) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu was held out Monday with a sore left groin, but it apparently wasn't anything overly serious as he's back in the lineup after just one day. He'll man his usual spot at the keystone and bat leadoff against Robert Stephenson.
Apr 18 2016LeMahieu is being held out Monday to rest his sore left groin, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.LeMahieu's injury does not appear to be serious, but he is sitting out Monday in order to prevent the soreness from becoming anything more than that. LeMahieu should have a chance to return to action Tuesday, but the Rockies may opt to hold him out again if he is still not 100 percent.
Apr 18 2016LeMahieu is not in the lineup Monday against the Reds, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.This is the second time in three days that LeMahieu has taken a seat. It's unclear if the cause of the day off is the groin tightness that was ailing him Saturday, but the situation should become clearer soon.
Apr 16 2016LeMahieu is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Cristhian Adames will get the start at the keystone and hit leadoff Saturday, making him an intriguing cheap option in daily leagues. It's simply a day off for LeMahieu, and he should be back in the lineup Sunday.
Apr 14 2016LeMahieu is hitting leadoff Thursday against the Giants.Charlie Blackmon is getting the day off Thursday, so LeMahieu moves atop the order. A Rockies stack against righty Matt Cain makes a lot of sense in daily leagues Thursday, although it might be wiser to target the middle of the order, where lefties like Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra reside Thursday.
Apr 9 2016LeMahieu will lead off Saturday against the Padres.LeMahieu dropped to eighth in the order Friday, but with the Padres turning to lefty Drew Pomeranz on the bump Saturday, the talented second baseman will hit atop the order. This could be the start of a trend for LeMahieu and the Rockies as he led it off Wednesday against Arizona southpaw Patrick Corbin. Regardless of who he has faced this season, LeMahieu has been able to collect hits at a greedy rate with four multi-hit games in a row to start the year. He's slashing .571/.571/1.071 through four games.
Apr 8 2016LeMahieu will slide back to eighth in the order for Friday's game against the Padres.LeMahieu batted out of the leadoff spot for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks and answered the bell by going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. However, with Charlie Blackmon back in the top spot Friday, LeMahieu will slide back down to the bottom third of the order. He'll be facing San Diego right-hander Colin Rea.
Apr 6 2016LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over Arizona.Batting leadoff with Charlie Blackmon on the bench against lefty Patrick Corbin, LeMahieu began the game with a single and later homered to left field. It was the second home run in as many days for LeMahieu, who hit a career-high six homers last season. The 27-year-old also set a career high in stolen bases last year with 23, but it may be tough to match that numbers if he continues to bat out of the No. 8 spot against right-handed pitching.
Apr 6 2016LeMahieu has moved up to the leadoff spot for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.After batting eighth for the first two games of the Rockies' series against the Diamondbacks, LeMahieu will shoot up to the leadoff spot Wednesday against lefty Patrick Corbin. LeMahieu has had plenty of success against Corbin in the past, boasting a career 8-for-22 line against him with two triples and a home run. He'll set the table Wednesday for a Rockies lineup that has been on fire to start the year.
Mar 29 2016LeMahieu may be used as the Rockies' No. 8 hitter to begin the season, with Charlie Blackmon and Trevor Story occupying the first two spots in the batting order, according to the Denver Post.Rockies manager Walt Weiss used that configuration for his lineup in an "A" game over the weekend. Story's lack of experience as a big league player may lead to a quick hook from the No. 2 role if he struggles at the plate out of the gates, and LeMahieu's team-high .358 OBP a year ago would make him a candidate to quickly move up in the order if needed. Nevertheless, hitting eighth would put a damper on LeMahieu's ability to rack up a high runs scored total, as he won't have Carlos Gonzalez and Nolan Arenado hitting behind him if that arrangement holds up.
Mar 23 2016LeMahieu is batting .294 with three doubles and six runs in 13 spring games.LeMahieu is coming off the best season of his career in the majors, and he seems to be continuing to hit well this spring. If he continues to hit well, the second baseman could see more time at the top of the lineup and have plenty of run scoring opportunities hitting in front of Carlos Gonzalez and Nolan Arenado.
Feb 17 2016LeMahieu signed a two-year contract with the Rockies worth $7.8 million, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.Coming off a minimum salary and arbitration eligible, LeMahieu got a big bump, receiving $3 million in 2016 while receiving $4.8 million in 2017. The All-Star hit .301 with six home runs, 61 RBI and 23 stolen bases in 150 games last season.
Oct 4 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.LeMahieu's batting average fell to .301 after Saturday's 1-for-4 effort, so Rockies manager Walt Weiss will presumably keep the second baseman out for the season finale in an effort to keep his average above .300. Daniel Descalso gets the start at the keystone in the season finale.
Oct 2 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup Friday against the Giants.LeMahieu continues to work as the Rockies' everyday second baseman, but he'll receive a day off Friday as the Rockies give rest to some of their everyday starters down the stretch. Daniel Descalso will replace him at second base, batting eighth for the Rockies.
Sep 28 2015LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.Despite finishing with just a lone base hit in his four at-bats, LaMahieu would drive home runs on a fielder's choice and a sacrifice bunt. LeMahieu's lack of power typically prevents him from serving as much of a run producer, but his 59 RBI on the season are quite serviceable from a middle infielder.
Sep 27 2015LeMahieu singled three times, scored two runs, and drove in another in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Dodgers.After resting for Friday's series opener, LeMahieu reentered the lineup Saturday in grand style, submitting his third three-hit game of September. The last of LeMahieu's singles helped ignite the Rockies' walk-off victory, as he led off the bottom of the ninth with the base hit before Carlos Gonzalez followed with a game-ending two-run homer.
Sep 25 2015LeMahieu is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.LeMahieu had started four straight games coming into Friday, but it appears to just be a regular day off. Rafael Ynoa will take over at second base in his absence and bat eighth.
Sep 20 2015LeMahieu isn't in Sunday's starting lineup against the Padres.LeMahieu has cooled off at the plate a bit recently, but he still holds a .307/.368/.401 batting line for the season. He'll take a day off Sunday, however, with Daniel Descalso starting in his place at second base and batting seventh for the Rockies.
Sep 13 2015LeMahieu went 1-for-4 and stole his 22nd base of the season in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Mariners.With a .372 on-base percentage, 76 runs, and 54 RBI in addition to the gaudy stolen-base total, LeMahieu has quietly been one of the more valuable middle infield options in fantasy this season. The 27-year-old probably doesn't have much hope of adding more power in the years to come, but his solid contact skills, sneaky speed, and favorable home park should allow him to remain an asset in 2016.
Sep 10 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup Thursday.In LeMahieu's case the regression police were proven wrong this year, as he still boasts a batting average well above .300 (.319). He will be one of the more difficult players to evaluate heading into 2016, as there are still reasons, like his .383 BABIP, to suggest this year's performance will end up being a career best. Daniel Descalso will start at second and hit eighth Thursday.
Sep 6 2015LeMahieu is out of Sunday's lineup against the Giants.LeMahieu snapped his six-game hitting streak Friday, and went hitless Saturday as well. After four straight starts at second base, he'll receive the day off Sunday, with Christhian Adames receiving the start and batting second in his place.
Sep 3 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with his 21st stolen base of the season in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Diamondbacks.LeMahieu finished the four-game series with nine hits in 15 at-bats, bringing his season average up nine points to .318. The second baseman has set career highs in just about every meaningful category this season except for doubles and triples, both of which he could still surpass.
Sep 1 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a run scored and his 20th stolen base of the season in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.The stolen base total ranks second on the team behind Charlie Blackmon (36), while LeMahieu's .312 average is tops on the club and good for seventh in the National League among qualified hitters. LeMahieu is still 17 points behind co-leaders Bryce Harper and Dee Gordon, so he'll need to mount a huge September if he hopes to become the third consecutive Rockies hitter to claim the batting title.
Aug 26 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Braves.LeMahieu plated the three runners on a two-run single and a sacrifice fly, giving him a career-high 50 RBI on the campaign. The second baseman had typically been settling into the fifth or sixth spot in the lineup since the acquisition of Jose Reyes, but with Carlos Gonzalez (knee) unavailable Tuesday, he moved up to the two hole.
Aug 20 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu has been a rock at second base all year for the Rockies, missing just seven starts and four games, but he'll take some rest and have backup Daniel Descalso take over in his stead.
Aug 14 2015LeMahieu smacked a solo homer in Thursday's loss to the Mets.The blast was the second baseman's fifth of the season, matching his career-high set just a season earlier. The lack of power will always be a part of LeMahieu's profile, but he's at least been able to greatly compensate for it by slashing a superb .319/.379/.415 across 447 plate appearances while nabbing 17 steals in 20 attempts.
Aug 9 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.LeMahieu hasn't had a day off since July 2, so he was likely overdue for a maintenance day. Daniel Descalso will take over at second base in his stead.
Aug 6 2015LeMahieu walked three times, scored a run, and stole his 15th base of the season in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.LeMahieu uncharacteristically struck out in all five of his at-bats in Monday's series opener, but has resumed his high-contact, high-OBP ways over the last two contests. He's reached base five times in that stretch, while stealing bases in both games. The arrival of the newly acquired Jose Reyes has recently pushed LeMahieu out of the two hole to the No. 5 or 6 spot in the order, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him exchange runs for RBI in the games to come.
Aug 4 2015LeMahieu struck out in all five of his at-bats in Monday's loss to the Mariners.It's quite the startling stat line for LeMahieu, who is seemingly one of the least likely Rockies to turn in this sort of performance. Among players on the roster with at least 100 plate appearances this season, only Charlie Blackmon, Nolan Arenado, and Justin Morneau have lower strikeout percentages than LeMahieu's 17.6 percent rate. Chalk it up as a bad night for the All-Star second baseman, who becomes just the third player in franchise history to whiff five times in a game.
Jul 31 2015LeMahieu supplied three base hits, scored a run, and stole a base in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.After seeing his 18-game hitting streak come to an end the previous night, it didn't take long for LeMahieu to bounce back. The All-Star second baseman is batting .417 with 12 runs scored and seven RBI across 55 second-half plate appearances.
Jul 29 2015LeMahieu recorded his second three-hit game in a row in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Cubs. He fell a home run shy of the cycle, scored two runs, and drove in another.LeMahieu also drew a walk to reach base in four of his five plate appearances on the night to continue his torrid July. During the second baseman's ongoing 18-game hit streak, he's batting 32-for-72 (.444) with nine RBI, two stolen bases, and an outstanding total of 17 runs.
Jul 28 2015LeMahieu stayed hot Monday against the Cubs, reaching base four times in five plate appearances. He provided a pair of singles, a double, a walk, two runs, and two RBI in the 9-8 loss.LeMahieu's hitting streak is now up to 17 games, but his ongoing successes were overshadowed after the game by the trade of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to the Blue Jays. As a result, LeMahieu will have to find cohesion with a new double-play partner in Jose Reyes, though the shortstop's arrival isn't expected to result in LeMahieu's immediate removal from the No. 2 spot in the lineup.
Jul 26 2015LeMahieu reached base three times in five plate appearances while scoring three runs and driving in a pair of runners in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Reds.Though he's not quite performing at the otherworldly level he showcased in April, LeMahieu is certainly basking in the afterglow of his first All-Star Game appearance. He's slashing 26-for-71 (.366) to go along with 13 runs in July, and is currently sitting on the majors' longest active hitting streak at 16 games.
Jul 22 2015LeMahieu pushed his hitting streak to 13 games Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, an RBI and a run in a 10-8 loss to Texas.After three fairly quiet seasons with the Rockies, LeMahieu has finally started to take advantage of his home park, as he's easily sitting on career highs in batting average and OBP, and he's racking up a good amount of counting stats in the Rockies' productive lineup.
Jul 21 2015LeMahieu hit an RBI triple, walked, and stole his 11th base of the season in Monday's 8-7 win over the Rangers.The triple gave the Rockies a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning and enabled LeMahieu to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. During that span, the second baseman has gone 19-for-44 (.432) to bring his season average back up to .312.
Jul 13 2015LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies.LeMahieu had entered July with his batting average on a steep decline, but he's since rebounded to close out the first half of the season. The starting second baseman for the National League All-Star team, LeMahieu enters the break with an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's reached base 18 times in 35 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2015LeMahieu supplied three hits in his four at-bats during Tuesday's 10-2 loss to the Angels.LeMahieu was gifted one of the reserve spots on the National League All-Star team, but he largely earned those duties in April, when he slashed .406/.446/.522 across 75 plate appearances. He's since crashed back to earth with a more typical .273/.329/.352 line since the start of May, which probably represents a better approximation of what he'll offer fantasy owners in the second half.
Jul 2 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Jenny Cavnar of Root Sports reports.LeMahieu remains the primary second baseman for the Rockies, but will get a day off after a rough patch in which he's gone 0-for-11 with five strikeouts in the last three games. Daniel Descalso will receive the start in his place, batting seventh for the Rockies.
Jun 29 2015LeMahieu went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Giants.LeMahieu settled into the leadoff spot with Charlie Blackmon receiving the day off, and did well to reach base three times. His batting average has cooled off in June, but his .309 mark to go along with a .363 on-base percentage has made him an important cog in the Rockies' lineup throughout the season.
Jun 27 2015LeMahieu went 0-for-5 at the dish in Friday's 8-6 win over the Giants.The Rockies' lineup combined for 17 hits on the evening, but LeMahieu was an empty slate, something that's become increasingly commonplace in June. Though he's still holding down a .308 average for the season, LeMahieu is just 27-for-102 (.265) and has a meager .665 OPS. With several hitters in the Rockies' lineup running hot at the moment, it wouldn't be surprising if manager Walt Weiss considered dropping LeMahieu from his No. 2 spot in the order back to a bottom-third position.
Jun 25 2015LeMahieu is out of Thursday's lineup, the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.After a late game Wednesday the Rockies are resting several regulars during Thursday's day game. Rafael Ynoa will get the start at second base and hit second.
Jun 24 2015LeMahieu cracked his fourth homer of the season and scored another run after reaching on a walk during Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks.Though he still possesses below-average power, LeMahieu is slugging a career-best .419 and is now just one homer away from matching his total from all of last season. The second baseman has seen his batting average spiral downward in recent days, but his .316 mark still places him sixth in the National League, just ahead of double-play partner Troy Tulowitzki.
Jun 22 2015LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, and his ninth stolen base of the season in Sunday's 10-4 rout of the Brewers.LeMahieu is in the midst of his first cold spell of the season, as he's seen his batting average drop 30 points in just over a week on the heels of a 6-for-42 slump at the plate. Fortunately, the downward rend of his average hasn't compromised his ability to remain aggressive on the basepaths, as he's collected four stolen bases during the same time frame. He's just one steal away from matching his total from all of 2014.
Jun 15 2015LeMahieu went hitless across five at-bats, but finished with a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Marlins.LeMahieu was able to pick up steals in back-to-back games, boosting his total to seven on the season. The second baseman saw an eight-game hitting streak come to an end Sunday, but is still upholding a team-best .339 batting average.
Jun 15 2015LeMahieu will be the leadoff hitter in Monday's game against the Astros, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Charlie Blackmon normally takes leadoff duties but manager Walt Weiss chose to shake things up against lefty Dallas Keuchel on Monday. It's unlikely that Weiss will keep this same lineup against right-handed pitchers, but LeMahieu should still benefit in the meantime.
Jun 13 2015LeMahieu will bat leadoff Saturday against the Marlins, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.With Charlie Blackmon getting the day off, LeMahieu will be afforded his second start atop the order this season. The 26-year-old LeMahieu has been one of the biggest surprises in all of baseball this year -- he currently ranks third among qualifying hitters with a .349 average. It looks like he's settled into the two-hole as his regular spot in the order.
Jun 9 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored in Monday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals.LeMahieu continues to excel in the top third of the order for the Rockies, as he's recorded 13 hits, eight runs, and three RBI thus far during the homestand. His .342 average ranks only behind the Marlins' Dee Gordon in the National League, giving LeMahieu a fair chance at becoming the third consecutive Rockies player to win the batting crown.
Jun 7 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Marlins.Since ascending to the No. 2 spot in the lineup in late May, LeMahieu has continued to provide a bevy of base hits, and is now further supplementing his value by increasing his run totals. With four multi-hit efforts in his last seven starts, LeMahieu's season average is up to .339, ranking fourth among all qualifying hitters in the MLB.
Jun 3 2015LeMahieu turned in identical 2-for-5, one-run showings in both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers. He also stole a base in Game 1 and drove in a run in Game 2.LeMahieu was deployed in the No. 2 spot in the order in both games, a role he's more than earned due to his .339 average and .388 on-base percentage on the season. Even by middle-infield standards, LeMahieu's power profile is lacking, but he should offer enough contributions in the batting average, runs, and stolen base categories to make him at least a middle-tier fantasy option at second base.
Jun 1 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Phillies.With three homers just over a quarter of the way through the season, LeMahieu is just two shy from tying his career-best mark of five long balls that he established in 2014. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect much power from LeMahieu the rest of the way, but the second baseman nonetheless appears poised to turn in the most productive fantasy season of his career. In addition to the home-run production, LeMahieu is on pace to finish with personal highs in batting average (.335 over 175 plate appearances), on-base percentage (.385), RBI (25), and runs (19).
May 26 2015LeMahieu recorded two singles, drove in two runs, and stole his fourth base of the season in Monday's 5-4 win over the Reds.LeMahieu was used in the No. 2 spot in the order for a second consecutive start, but it's unclear if manager Walt Weiss will proceed with that arrangement moving forward. Weiss had typically been using Nolan Arenado in the two hole, but with Troy Tulowitzki getting rest in each of LeMahieu's last two starts, Arenado may have only been moved down in the order to give the Rockies more of a power bat in the middle of the lineup. Regardless of his deployment in the lineup, LeMahieu hasn't seemed to miss a beat, as Monday's 2-for-5 day raised his season average to a team-best .333 and extended his hitting streak to eight games.
May 24 2015LeMahieu produced three hits across seven at-bats, while scoring three runs and providing an RBI during Saturday's doubleheader with the Giants.After serving in the bottom third of the order in Game 1, LeMahieu was bumped up to the two-hole in Game 2 with Troy Tulowitzki sitting out. LeMahieu is now batting .331 after the three-hit day, but it doesn't sound like his strong performance thus far will earn him a permanent stay in the upper half of the lineup just yet.
May 24 2015LeMahieu is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.LeMahieu is currently riding a seven-game hit streak that includes three multi-hit efforts, but manager Walt Weiss decided it would be best to give him Sunday off. Daniel Descalso will get the start at second base in his place.
May 23 2015LeMahieu connected on a three-run homer and also came around to score after a ninth-inning single in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Giants.LeMahieu's batting average lost some helium during his slump over the first couple weeks of May, but he's been able to rebound during the Rockies' ongoing homestand. Over the last five games, he's gone 7-for-18 at the dish and scored five runs, making him a productive commodity for fantasy owners, despite his presence in the bottom third Rockies' batting order.
May 17 2015LeMahieu is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu has made 12 straight starts at the keystone for the Rockies, so a regular maintenance day was likely in order. The 26-year-old infielder has cooled off after a scorching hot start, as his May batting average (.171) is less than half of the mark he posted in April (.406).
Apr 29 2015LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Daniel Descalso will man second base and bat eighth as LeMahieu sits for just the second time this season. LeMahieu has racked up seven hits in his last four games and now has a .406 average, the best in all of baseball (among qualifiers).
Apr 25 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the Rockies' win over the Giants on Friday night.While LeMahieu will continue to hit in the bottom third of the Colorado lineup, he's been a pleasant surprise for those who are using him as a cheap filler in the middle infield. LeMahieu currently leads the National league with a .414 batting average, while he's also chipped in a homer and 12 RBI.
Apr 19 2015LeMahieu isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Currently ranking second in the National League with a .463 batting average, LeMahieu has been a pleasant surprise for the Rockies early in the season, but he'll be rested Sunday for the first time this season. The lightly-used Daniel Descalso will step in to cover second base in LeMahieu's stead.
Apr 19 2015LeMahieu hit a two-run homer in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.It's just the second extra-base hit of the season for LeMahieu, who has nonetheless been a boon to fantasy owners thanks to his lofty .463 batting average. That mark will come down once his .529 BABIP normalizes, but LeMahieu's strong contact skills should at least allow him to uphold an average better than most of the league's second basemen throughout the season. Even so, don't expect many counting stats to come with it, as LeMahieu's lack of pop and low placement in the Rockies' lineup doesn't lend itself to many RBI or run-scoring opportunities.
Apr 14 2015LeMahieu went recorded three base hits in Monday's 2-0 win over the Giants.LeMahieu has gone 3-for-4 at the dish in three of his last four games, raising his batting average to .517 for the season. However, only one of his 15 hits have gone for extra bases, and his presence at the bottom of the lineup has only allowed him to score two runs in seven games. LeMahieu is best utilized for batting average stabilization, as his counting stats figure to remain deflated throughout the season.
Apr 12 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-4 in Saturdays loss to the Cubs.LeMahieu has gone 3-for-4 for consecutive games for the Rockies. He is batting .524 on the season so far with four multi-hit games.
Apr 11 2015LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Cubs.LeMahieu is off to a sizzling start at the dish with an 8-for-17 mark (.471 average) through four games, but predictably, all those hits have been singles. The lack of power in LeMahieu's profile, along with his spot at the bottom of the order, have allowed him to pick up just one run and two RBI despite the hot hitting. He's likely to be a liability in those counting categories all season.
Apr 7 2015LeMahieu went 2-for-5 in Monday's season-opening win over the Brewers.Manager Walt Weiss expressed interest this spring in possibly deploying LeMahieu in the ninth spot in his order this season to function as a second leadoff hitter, but he stuck to convention on Opening Day, using the second baseman in the No. 8 hole. No matter where he bats in the lineup, LeMahieu is unlikely to notice a huge jump in his value, as his lack of power (five homers last season) and decreased proficiency on the bases (10-for-20 on steal attempts in 2014) make him a poor target for building counting stats totals from the middle infield.
Apr 4 2015Rockies manager Walt Weiss is toying around with the idea of batting the pitcher eighth, in which case LeMahieu would bat ninth.Though it would give LeMahieu fewer plate appearances, it would also let him hit directly in front of the Rockies' top of the order, rather than the pitcher, which could lead to more run-scoring opportunities.
Feb 12 2015LeMahieu (knee) is slated to open the season as the Rockies' starter at second base, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.LeMahieu has been forced to compete with Josh Rutledge for starting duties at the keystone during spring training the last two seasons, but he looks to be fully secure in his role after Rutledge was dealt to the Angels in the offseason. While LeMahieu doesn't offer much impact with the bat -- he slashed .267/.315/.348 last season, despite playing half his games in the league's most hitter-friendly park -- his world-class glovework has made him an organizational favorite. The Rockies shut LeMahieu down in the final week of the season due to a minor knee sprain, but he didn't require surgery and should enter the spring fully healthy.
Sep 28 2014LeMahieu (knee) will have an MRI on his knee Monday, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Though LeMahieu will not appear in the Rockies' season finale Sunday, team trainer Keith Dugger is hopeful that the second baseman will not require surgery as a result of the sprain. The MRI was ordered as a precautionary measure after LeMahieu experienced some difficulty walking, but assuming the tests don't reveal anything concerning, he should be able to complete his usual offseason workout routine.
Sep 27 2014LeMahieu (knee) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.LeMahieu will be held out after exiting Friday's game with the knee injury. Charlie Culberson will get the start at second base in LeMahieu's place.
Sep 27 2014LeMahieu collected one hit in three at-bats before departing with a knee sprain in the sixth inning of Friday's loss to the Dodgers, the Associated Press reports.The severity of LeMahieu's injury is uncertain, but with only two games left on the season, the Rockies could opt to play it safe and shut him down. Charlie Culberson entered the game in place of LeMahieu on Friday and would likely be the team's top choice to start at second base Saturday and Sunday, if LeMahieu is not cleared to return.
Sep 21 2014LeMahieu is in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.LeMahieu makes his return after a rare day off Saturday, batting in his usual eighth spot.
Sep 20 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.It's a rare day off for LeMahieu, who has started nine of the last 11 games for the Rockies. Cristhian Adames will get the start at the keystone Saturday.
Sep 7 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-6 with a run, RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Padres.LeMahieu's starting job appeared to be in question after a recent slump dropped his season average to .260, but a return to Coors Field for this week's slate has helped him recoup some value. He's produced three multi-hit games in the last week, and the stolen bases Saturday were his first since June 26.
Sep 3 2014LeMahieu clubbed his fifth home run of the year, while going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the Rockies' loss to the Giants on Tuesday.Even though he is 10-for-32 in his last 10 games, LeMahieu has had a mostly uneventful 2014 season. He has just 21 extra-base hits on the year and owns a pedestrian .264/.314/.346 slash line in 425 at-bats. He could lose playing time to Charlie Culberson or Rafael Ynoa down the stretch.
Aug 26 2014LeMahieu is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.This comes as no surprise, as LeMahieu is just 2-for-20 in his career against lefty Madison Bumgarner, Tuesday's starter for San Francisco. Charlie Culberson will man second base and bat eighth in his absence. While LeMahieu has racked up eight hits in his last four games, he's still batting .190/.239/.270 in August.
Aug 26 2014LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a double in Monday's win over the Giants.LeMahieu has now produced multi-hit games in three of his last four starts, but as a consequence of batting low in the order, he hasn't scored any runs. It appears the Rockies value the greater speed and power potential Drew Stubbs bring to the two-hole, so it looks like LeMahieu will continue to hold down a spot in the bottom third of the order until further notice.
Aug 19 2014LeMahieu (ankle) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals.An ankle injury kept LeMahieu from both games of Sunday's twin bill, but he will return Tuesday to take on right-hander James Shields. LeMahieu has struggled mightily so far in August, with just four hits in 42 at-bats, and it seems Charlie Culberson could eat into his playing time more over the final weeks of the season.
Aug 17 2014LeMahieu (ankle) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds.The injury prevented LeMahieu from starting either of the Rockies' two games Sunday. It remains to be seen if it will cost him any additional time, but Charlie Culberson will get the start in his place Sunday night.
Aug 17 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.LeMahieu has made eight straight starts at the keystone, but will give way to Charlie Culberson on Sunday, with Josh Rutledge taking over at shortstop. According to MLB.com's Cody Ulm, the second baseman is dealing with an ankle injury, leaving his availability for the night cap in question.
Aug 14 2014LeMahieu uncorked his fourth homer of the season in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.For a player with as limited of a power-hitting profile as LeMahieu, any time he goes deep qualifies as news, but especially so at Petco Park. The four home runs actually represent the highest total of LeMahieu's young career, but he's otherwise well off the pace from last season's marks in batting average and stolen bases, the two areas he was expected to bring the most rotisserie value.
Aug 9 2014LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.Charlie Culberson will start at second base and bat eighth Saturday against right-hander Trevor Cahill. LeMahieu is in the midst of a dismal 2-for-34 slump, and it's very possible Josh Rutledge supplants him full-time at the keystone when Troy Tulowitzki (thigh) returns.
Aug 2 2014LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday in Detroit, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu is currently embroiled in a four-game hitless streak, which has lowered his slash line to .278/.332/.351 on the season. In his place, Charlie Culberson will man the keystone and bat ninth in the order.
Jul 28 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Pirates.LeMahieu extended his hitting streak to six games Sunday, concluding a highly productive week at the plate. While he didn't provide much in the form of counting stats as per usual, LeMahieu racked up 11 hits in 23 at-bats during that span, raising his season average from .277 to .291.
Jul 23 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals.LeMahieu keeps humming along with a .283 average, but his ongoing presence in the No. 8 spot in the Rockies lineup offers few opportunities to pile up runs. Moreover, LeMahieu has been far less effective on the basepaths this season, going just 8-for-15 on his stolen base attempts.
Jul 5 2014LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday, Eric Stephen of True Blue L.A. reports.LeMahieu is just getting a day off against the Dodgers, with Charlie Culberson getting a spot start.
Jul 2 2014LeMahieu was responsible for the Rockies' lone run in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals, socking his third homer of the season in the 7-1 defeat.Although he's behind the pace a bit on his 18-steal total of 2013, LeMahieu is close to surpassing last season's marks in just about every meaningful category at just past the midway point of the 2014 campaign. However, because his power production is marginal and he's often used at the bottom of the order, he'll still have a tough time finding fantasy value outside of NL-only or deeper leagues.
Jun 27 2014LeMahieu is not in the Rockies' lineup Friday.Josh Rutledge will man the keystone as LeMahieu gets a rare day off. He contributes very little from a fantasy perspective, offering modest counting stats and a .266 average, although his eight steals are somewhat useful in deeper leagues.
Jun 24 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a walk while swiping his seventh stolen base of the year in the Rockies' 10-5 victory over the Cardinals Tuesday.LeMahieu has been on a mini-surge of late, going 7-for-18 in his last five games. LeMahieu now has a .264/.328/.332 slash line in 235 at-bats this year.
Jun 22 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu has started five of the Rockies' past seven games at the keystone, but will give way to Josh Rutledge on Sunday afternoon. He's just 2-for-18 at the dish over his last five games, so a regular day off was likely in order.
Jun 16 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.LeMahieu will get a day off after starting each of the last eight games for the Rockies. He had one of his better performances in recent weeks Sunday against the Giants, despite not recording a hit in the contest. He finished the afternoon 0-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored in the victory.
Jun 7 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.The 25-year-old's eight-game hitting streak came to an end with an 0-for-4 performance Friday, and manager Walt Weiss has decided it's a good time to get him a breather. Josh Rutledge will draw the start at second, but LeMahieu has held his own this season and should continue to see near-everyday playing time.
Jun 1 2014LeMahieu had a nice day at the plate Saturday against the Indians, going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.After batting in the two-hole earlier this week when Carlos Gonzalez was out of the lineup, LeMahieu has since returned to the bottom-third of the order for the Rockies. He should retain an excellent batting average no matter where he's slotted in the lineup, but his counting stats will take a hit when he bats in front of the pitcher.
May 29 2014LeMahieu went deep for his first homer of the season in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.LeMahieu has never hit more than five homers over any full season in the minors or majors, so treat Wednesday's blast as a shooting star. More importantly, LeMahieu was slotted in as the No. 2 hitter in the game, which could help him pick up more runs if manager Walt Weiss decides to keep him there.
May 28 2014LeMahieu will bat second Wednesday against the Phillies.Typically the team's No. 8 hitter, LeMahieu will move up to a more prominent spot with both Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez (calf) out of the lineup. LeMahieu is batting a respectable .271 this season, but he has just six extra-base hits (zero homers) in 155 at-bats.
May 26 2014LeMahieu is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.LeMahieu is probably just receiving a day off Monday, following an 0-for-12 performance during this past weekend's series against the Braves. Though the Rockies recalled Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday, it looks like LeMahieu will still find everyday at-bats at third base, with Nolan Arenado landing on the disabled list.
May 19 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Padres.LeMahieu has now put together three consecutive multi-hit games, boosting his season average above the .300 mark. In spite of his impressive abilities as a contact hitter, the presence of Charlie Blackmon and the soon-to-return Michael Cuddyer in the first two spots of the order will confine LeMahieu to the eight hole most nights, limiting his impact as a run scorer. In addition to showcasing minimal power, LeMahieu hasn't been much of a threat on the bases this season, going just 3-for-6 on steal attempts.
May 14 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Manager Walt Weiss will give LeMahieu the afternoon off, after the second baseman started six consecutive games for the Rockies. Charlie Culberson will fill in at the keystone, batting ninth in the order.
May 8 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-3 with two runs and an RBI in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.Demonstrating the top-to-bottom strength of the Colorado lineup, LeMahieu maintains an excellent .294 batting average and .365 on-base percentage, but still remains relegated to a spot in the bottom-third of the lineup. Because the Rockies have been able to squeeze such excellent production out of the top two spots in the order, LeMahieu probably has little chance of moving up anytime soon, hindering his run-scoring opportunities.
May 6 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.LeMahieu is just 3-for-22 (.136 average) over the past week, so manager Walt Weiss will sit him down and give Charlie Culberson the start at second base Tuesday. Culberson is batting just .156 for the season, but is 3-for-8 with a double and a homer so far this month.
May 1 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Manager Walt Weiss will just be giving LeMahieu a day off as he looks to get some of his reserve hitters in the lineup. Charlie Culberson draws the start at second base, batting eighth in the order.
Apr 24 2014LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.As is typical for the contact-hitting LeMahieu, all three of the hits were singles. He also attempted a steal in the contest but was thrown out for the second time this season.
Apr 19 2014LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's win over the Phillies.It's just another solid, albeit unspectacular day at the plate for LeMahieu. His ability to hit for contact is undisputed at this point with a .283 batting average over 803 career plate appearances, but his utter lack of power and presence at the bottom of the order tends to limit his fantasy upside.
Apr 16 2014LeMahieu is out of the lineup Wednesday, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Josh Rutledge will get the start at second base, but so far this season LeMahieu is clearly first in the pecking order at the keystone in Colorado.
Apr 10 2014LeMahieu paced the Rockies' 10-run attack with three hits, three RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.LeMahieu's two-run single opened up the floodgates in a six-run eighth inning and provided a needed spark at the bottom of the order. While the call-up of Josh Rutledge earlier in the day would seem on the surface to be a threat to LeMahieu, Rutledge is mostly in the fold as insurance for Troy Tulowitzki, who recently suffered a pulled groin.
Apr 4 2014LeMahieu went 1-for-3 with two runs scored in Friday's 12-2 romp over the Diamondbacks.LeMahieu's nice day at the plate was overshadowed by the performances of Charlie Blackmon and Michael Cuddyer, who went a combined 9-for-11 with six RBI and six runs scored out of the top two spots in the order. With the Rockies getting magnificent production from the top of the order so far this season, LeMahieu will remain locked into the eighth spot in the order, limiting his chances of picking up runs even if his batting average proves useful.
Apr 3 2014LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu will be held out in favor of Charlie Culberson. LeMahieu got off to a bit of a slow start, going just 2-for-11 through the first three games, but he remains the Rockies' primary second baseman moving forward.
Mar 26 2014LeMahieu has won the starting second base job to begin the season, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu only faced token competition from holdover Josh Rutledge for the gig, but he quickly assuaged any concerns by batting .357 in Cactus League play. His exact spot in the lineup is still up in the air, but it seems more likely than not that he'll occupy the eighth hole for the Rockies, with the winner of the center field competition likely to lead off most games.
Feb 18 2014Manager Walt Weiss said LeMahieu will merit consideration for the leadoff spot during spring training, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.The winner of the left field competition between Charlie Blackmon, Drew Stubbs and Corey Dickerson is generally believed to be the frontrunner to land the No. 1 spot in the order, probably making LeMahieu a fallback option more than anything. While LeMahieu offers good speed, he doesn't have the requisite on-base percentage the Rockies would probably prefer in the role. Consider him more likely to occupy a spot at the back end of the lineup rather than the top.
Feb 13 2014Even if LeMahieu beats out Josh Rutledge for the starting second base job in spring training, he may have to settle for the No. 8 spot in the lineup most nights, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.Manager Walt Weiss said after Wednesday's spring training session that he's strongly considering using reigning National League batting champion Michael Cuddyer in the two-hole this season, a spot LeMahieu primarily occupied in 2013. Given LeMahieu's underwhelming .314 career on-base percentage, it's hard to fault Weiss for wanting to find a player who can more capably produce RBI opportunities for big bats Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki. LeMahieu already offers limited power potential as it is, and a move to the eighth slot in the order could likely diminish his run totals and stolen base attempts as well.
Sep 25 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, the Denver Post reports.Although LeMahieu continues to hit well in the season's final month, manager Walt Weiss remains committed to getting Josh Rutledge some at-bats at second base. LeMahieu is expected to compete with Rutledge for starting duties in spring training and should have the upper hand after the latter mostly floundered against big league pitching this season prior to his September call-up.
Sep 25 2013LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox.LeMahieu recently saw a 14-game hitting streak come to an end, but he's quickly begun another seven-game streak to remain a productive hitter in the top half of the Rockies' lineup. Though he's not guaranteed to win the job at second base over Josh Rutledge in spring training, his respectable .280/.312/.363 batting line to go along with 18 stolen bases certainly gives him the upper hand after Rutledge struggled in the big leagues this season.
Sep 20 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu played all 15 innings in Thursday's extra-inning victory over the Cardinals, so it seems manager Walt Weiss is just giving him a maintenance day. Josh Rutledge gets the nod at second base.
Sep 15 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.LeMahieu has seen regular rest throughout his ongoing 14-game hitting streak, and he'll likely return to the lineup Monday against the Cardinals. The streak has lifted LeMahieu's batting average to .287, though he still has just two home runs in 362 at-bats.
Sep 14 2013LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.With the two-hit game, LeMahieu was able to extend his hitting streak to a season-high 13 games. Often overlooked for his lack of power numbers, LeMahieu offers plenty of value in the batting average and stolen bases categories to give him some usefulness in most mixed formats.
Sep 11 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.The Rockies are giving many of their regulars off Wednesday afternoon, LeMahieu included. The 25-year-old continues to swing a hot bat, with a .419 average thus far in September.
Sep 8 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres.LeMahieu is riding a 10-game hitting streak, and is 5-for-12 against right-hander Ian Kennedy, Sunday's starter for San Diego, but the 25-year-old will sit in favor of Josh Rutledge.
Sep 4 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.LeMahieu has hit safely in seven straight games, with five multi-hit efforts over that stretch, but the Rockies will roll without him Wednesday. While the 25-year-old doesn't provide much in terms of counting stats, he is batting .303 since the start of August.
Sep 2 2013LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win against the Reds.LeMahieu continues to be productive on the bases with 17 steals in 23 attempts while supplying a healthy batting average, but his run and RBI totals remain a bit depressed for someone who has largely hit near the top of the order for most of his 91 games. Though LeMahieu displaced Josh Rutledge for starting second base duties in late-May, it wouldn't be surprising if manager Walt Weiss gives Rutledge frequent looks at second base after he was recalled Sunday. Though Rutledge's performed very poorly coming out of spring training, he still seems to possess higher upside than LeMahieu, who projects more as a platoon player due to his lack of power.
Aug 31 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.He's just receiving the day off after starting eight games in a row in the field. Jonathan Herrera will relieve him of duties at second base.
Aug 21 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, the Denver Post's Troy Renck reports.Though he came out of the All-Star break on fire, LeMahieu has struggled over the last few weeks, slashing .270/.299/.365 since the beginning of August. He doesn't appear to be in any danger of losing his starting job, but may be rested more frequently if he continues to struggle. Jonathan Herrera will get the start at second base Wednesday night.
Aug 17 2013LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Orioles.Jonathan Herrera will get the start at second and bat ninth against right-hander Bud Norris.
Aug 12 2013LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base, three runs, and two RBI in Monday's 12-1 win over the PadresThe home run was only Lemahieu's second through 265 at-bats, but he's managed to provide some fantasy value with a .275 batting average and 14 steals. While his .275/.314/.370 batting line is nothing to brag about, it still represents a massive improvement on what Josh Rutledge was giving the Rockies at second base earlier this season.
Aug 10 2013LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Following 11 straight starts, LeMahieu will get a breather Saturday while Jonathan Herrera takes over at second.
Aug 8 2013LeMahieu started at second and batted second Thursday against the Mets, going 3-for-4 -- all singles.A nice little bounce-back for LeMahieu, who went just 2-for-19 in the five games between Thursday and his last three-hit outing, Aug. 1 against Atlanta.
Jul 31 2013LeMahieu is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Braves, the Denver Post's Troy Renck reports.LeMahieu continues to see most of the playing time at second base, but Charlie Culberson will get the start Wednesday. LeMahieu has racked up 89 at-bats in July, and should be looking at a similar workload in August. Josh Rutledge is 7-for-20 at the plate since his most recent demotion to Triple-A Colorado Springs, and while his numbers against Triple-A pitching remain fantastic, he doesn't appear to be an immediate threat to LeMahieu. Rutledge has produced a hideous .211/.271/.313 slash line over 251 major league plate appearances this season.
Jul 28 2013LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Brewers.LeMahieu has just one hit in his last three starts (1-for-13), so he'll find himself on the bench for Sunday's finale against Milwaukee. Jonathan Herrera will man second while Corey Dickerson bats second.
Jul 23 2013LeMahieu went 3-for-4 in Monday's loss to the Marlins.After receiving Sunday off to rest, LeMahieu came back to deliver his fifth three-hit game of the season and third this month. He's been a big upgrade at second base from Josh Rutledge both offensively and defensively since arriving in mid-May, but the decline of the pitching staff since then hasn't allowed LeMahieu's contributions to make much of an impact in the win column.
Jul 21 2013LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cubs.The Rockies are simply tinkering with the lineup by getting a few of the team's reserves some playing time coming out of the All-Star break. Jonathan Herrera starts at second base while LeMahieu sits.
Jul 13 2013LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.In his typical fashion, all three hits by LeMahieu were singles, limiting the overall fantasy impact of the three-hit performance. In any case, LeMahieu and his .277 average has typically been steady for the Rockies in the two-hole, an area in the lineup that has mostly been a revolving door this season.
Jul 11 2013LeMahieu is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers, the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.The Rockies' middle infielders will likely be subject to a playing time crunch now that Troy Tulowitzki (ribs) is back in the lineup. LeMahieu, Josh Rutledge, and Jonathan Herrera have all been rather uninspiring, and it seems likely that one of the trio will be sent down to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Jul 5 2013LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's win over the Dodgers.Inserted into the leadoff spot Thursday after Dexter Fowler was placed on the DL a day before, LeMahieu proved to be a capable table setter, reaching base four times. It's unclear if manager Walt Weiss plans on sticking with LeMahieu at the top of the order going forward, but his .295/.348/.397 batting line and 11 stolen bases certainly make him a decent option.
Jun 27 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets.LeMahieu is just 2-for-14 over his last three starts, but his absence is more likely explained by manager Walt Weiss' desire to keep utility infielder Jonathan Herrera fresh. He'll get the start at shortstop while Josh Rutledge moves over to second base Thursday.
Jun 18 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.LeMahieu will sit out Tuesday with Josh Rutledge manning second base and Jonathan Herrera playing shortstop. These three will likely rotate through the middle infield positions to fill the void while Troy Tulowitzki is on the disabled list. Herrera is a switch-hitter which could land him in the lineup more often against right-handers like on Tuesday with Esmil Rogers on the mound for the Jays. LeMahieu has been swinging a solid bat collecting 10 hits in his last 29 at-bats so he will be finding his way to the field regularly in the short term.
Jun 16 2013LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a run and his eighth stolen base of the season in Saturday's win over the Phillies.Though LeMahieu showed some base-stealing skills in the past, there wasn't an expectation he would run much in 2013 after attempting just three steals in 81 games with the Rockies last season. However, first-year manager Walt Weiss seems more inclined to let his players be more aggressive on the basepaths, with LeMahieu taking full advantage. He's a perfect 8-for-8 on stolen base attempts, all while delivering a healthy .277 batting mark.
Jun 12 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.While LeMahieu has picked things up offensively with hits in each of his last four starts, Jonathan Herrera has made a push for further playing time with a .355 on-base percentage this season in addition to his stellar glovework. Herrera will get the start Wednesday, but with his batting numbers likely to nosedive sooner or later given his career production, expect LeMahieu to ultimately tighten his grip on the starting job as the season progresses.
Jun 9 2013LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Padres, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.LeMahieu will give way to Jonathan Herrera on Sunday after making three straight starts at second. The 24-year-old LeMahieu tripled and scored a run during Saturday's game, and he's a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts in just 23 games so far this season.
Jun 7 2013LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Padres.Although LeMahieu looked to be strictly a batting average plug-in only upon inheriting the starting job, he's surprisingly racked up five stolen bases in just 21 games. He's picked his spots wisely by going 5-for-5 in steal attempts, so expect the Rockies to continue to give him the green light on the bases if a good opportunity to steal presents itself.
Jun 5 2013Lemahieu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.LeMahieu has started the last eight games for the Rockies, but with him going just 4-for-30 during that span, he will be held out Wednesday. Jonathan Herrera will get the start at second base in LeMahieu's place.
May 27 2013Since assuming the starting gig at second base, LeMahieu has gone 7-for-20 (.350), driving in three, scoring a run and adding a stolen base during that time.LeMahieu has been able to hit at every level, so it's no surprise that he's providing a healthy average while in the lineup. While he's mostly a one-category play, if LeMahieu can entrench himself in the two-hole rather than the No. 8 spot of the lineup, he'll have a significantly better chance at amassing more runs and becoming more useful for fantasy squads.
May 27 2013LeMahieu is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros.It looks like manager Walt Weiss wanted to get Jonathan Herrera some more at-bats, so he'll start Monday with LeMahieu available off the bench. On most nights, LeMahieu should be locked into starting duty at second base after Josh Rutledge was sent back to the minors last Wednesday.
May 22 2013Following the demotion of Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday, LeMahieu will assume regular starting duty at second base, the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu proved to be an exceptional defender at second base last season, a far cry from the somewhat erratic Rutledge, a converted shortstop. While he doesn't have the power and speed upside of Rutledge, LeMahieu matured as a hitter late last season and carried that approach over to Triple-A to begin 2013, batting .364 over 143 at-bats before earning his call-up. Nearly all of his fantasy value will reside in his batting average, making LeMahieu a consideration only in NL-only and deep mixed leagues at this point.
May 22 2013LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.The doubles pretty much represent the extent of LeMahieu's power capability, as he's never swatted more than five home runs in a single season in either the majors or minors. While he should provide a decent batting average when he's in the lineup, he's not a regular player and won't yield enough at-bats to make it worthwhile to roster him outside of very deep NL-only leagues.
May 16 2013LeMahieu was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday.With LeMahieu proving steady at shortstop while playing regularly at Triple-A, the Rockies are apparently now convinced he can offer above-average defensive play at three infield positions, giving the team a useful glove off the bench. He further helped his cause by batting .360 at Triple-A, so he could become a top pinch-hitting option for the team as well.
Mar 27 2013LeMahieu has been optioned to Triple-A.The slick-fielding infielder will get more regular playing time at Colorado Springs, and could be one of the Rockies' early-season callups should the need arise to make a change on the bench.
Sep 25 2012LeMahieu went 3-for-3 with a single, double, and a triple, falling a home run short of the cycle in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.LeMahieu would have had a legitimate chance at the cycle had the game not been called due to rain in the seventh inning. He is now 8-for-16 over his last four games and should continue to get playing time with Troy Tulowitzki's return looking less and less likely.
Sep 24 2012LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Giants.Troy Tulowitzki (groin) hasn't healed as quickly as expected, so LeMahieu has continued to see steady playing time at second base while Josh Rutledge mans shortstop. As always, the issue with LeMahieu is not his ability to hit, but rather his ability to hit for anything but singles, as just 14 of his 55 hits have gone for extra-bases, including only one home run.
Sep 8 2012LeMahieu will likely see a cut in playing time when Troy Tulowitzki (groin) returns, the team's official website reports.The Rockies want to get both Josh Rutledge and Troy Tulowitzki in the lineup everyday, meaning Rutledge will likely transition to LeMahieu's second base spot when Tulowitzki returns from injury. It seems clear that the team views LeMahieu as nothing more than a bench player since he's roadblocked by superior players in Rutledge at second base and Jordan Pacheco and top prospect Nolan Arenado at third base.
Aug 30 2012LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.As per usual, both of LeMahieu's hits were singles, which would probably be more appreciated if all of the Rockies' 15 hits on the afternoon weren't also singles. Still, LeMahieu has impressed in his second stint in the majors this season, and is now batting .297.
Aug 29 2012LeMahieu tied a single-game major league record for a second baseman in a nine-inning game with 12 assists in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers, the Rockies' official website reports.The defensive display doesn't really have any fantasy relevance, but it illustrates why LeMahieu's been in the lineup everyday. His defense, coupled with a .293 batting average, have earned LeMahieu the trust of manager Jim Tracy.
Aug 28 2012LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Monday's 10-0 win over the Dodgers.As is par for the course with LeMahieu, both of hits were singles, which will forever limit him to being just a one-category play in fantasy. He bats near the bottom of the order on most nights, so consider the two RBI an aberration.
Aug 25 2012LeMaheiu went 3-for-4 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.LeMahieu has proven he can hit since ascending to the starting job at second base and is now batting .297. Unfortunately, an overwhelming majority of those hits have been singles, as just eight of his 35 hits have gone for extra bases. Combine that with his inability to steal bases at even an average rate and LeMahieu becomes a fairly unappealing fantasy option.
Aug 17 2012LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored in a 5-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday.LeMahieu continues to impress at the plate when he's in the lineup, as the 2-for-4 day marked his fifth multi-hit game over his last seven starts. He's currently holding off Chris Nelson for the starting job at second base.
Aug 14 2012LeMahieu had his best game to date, going 4-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-6 win over the Brewers.Though the perfect batting day pushed LeMahieu's batting average over .300, it's a little hard to get excited about him. All four hits went for singles, and his home run and stolen base totals across both the minors and majors are unimpressive. LeMahieu deserves credit for batting 11-for-17 over his last five games and is locked in for now as the starter at second base, but once his hot streak ends, don't expect LeMahieu to compensate with any counting stats.
Aug 13 2012LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and an RBI in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Giants.Although it was expected that Chris Nelson might displace LeMahieu as the starting second baseman after he came off the disabled list August 6, LeMahieu has earned four straight starts, producing three two-hit games in that span. He'll remain the starter at second base until his bat cools off.
Jul 29 2012LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a double in a 9-7 loss to the Reds on Saturday.With Marco Scutaro sent to the Giants on Friday, LeMahieu will be the team's regular second baseman for the time being. With virtually no power or speed and limited on-base skills, he'll hold little value in most leagues, although the 3-for-4 day is commendable.
Jul 24 2012LeMahieu went 1-for-2 with a double as he made his second consecutive start at third base in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.Injuries at the catcher position moved Jordan Pacheco off third base Sunday, inserting LeMahieu into the lineup. He started again Monday as the team allowed Pacheco to recover a bit from catching nine innings. With Ramon Hernandez and Wilin Rosario both getting healthier, expect LeMahieu to assume a top backup role at second base and third base, receiving one or two starts per week.
Jul 17 2012The Rockies have recalled LeMahieu from Triple-A Colorado Springs, the Rockies' official site reports.LeMahieu has appeared in 19 games with the Rockies this season, hitting .205 (8-for-39). He'll give the team some added infield depth, with Jonathan Herrera and Chris Nelson both unavailable.
Jun 14 2012LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Athletics, the Rockies' official Twitter reports.It appears the Rockies have given up on LeMahieu as the starter at second base, as he's now been out of the lineup the last four games. Chris Nelson is pegged for the starting duties until Troy Tulowitzki returns to the team, allowing Marco Scutaro to assume second base.
Jun 10 2012LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.LeMahieu has started the last nine games for the Rockies, but he'll yield a start at second base to Chris Nelson on Sunday. The 23-year-old LeMahieu is currently in a 1-for-12 slump at the plate.
May 23 2012The Rockies called up LeMahieu to replace the injured Jon Herrera on the roster, the Denver Post reports.LeMahieu can hit for average and is capable of playing across the infield. In 43 games for Triple-A Colorado Springs, LeMahieu was hitting .315/.354/.398 with 11 stolen bases in 16 attempts.
Mar 20 2012LeMahieu was sent to the minors on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was in camp to compete for the second base job but the Rockies' acquisition of Marco Scutaro dampened his chances. He is still in his early twenties and has a .317 career minor league batting average.
Jan 5 2012LeMahieu will be given an opportunity to compete for the second base opening in spring training pending a trade, the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Acquired from the Cubs during the winter meetings, LeMahieu adds to the young stable of talent in the Rockies' system. The 22-year old infielder is fundamentally sound defensively and is known as a contact hitter as evidenced by his .317 career minor league average.
Dec 8 2011LeMahieu and Tyler Colvin were traded to the Rockies by the Cubs in exchange for Ian Stewart and Casey Weathers, the Denver Post's Troy Renck reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu might factor into the Rockies' open second base competition, though he offers little palpable upside.
Sep 6 2011The Cubs recalled LeMahieu on Tuesday, the club's official Twitter reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu had a .513 OPS in his first MLB stint and his .688 mark at Triple-A Iowa doesn't inspire confidence.
Jun 29 2011The Cubs optioned LeMahieu to Triple-A Iowa following Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs needed to add a pitcher after Doug Davis' short start in the afternoon game, so they decided to send the lightly-used LeMahieu back to Triple-A for the time being.
Jun 28 2011LeMahieu is not in Monday's lineup against the Rockies, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. LeMahieu went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu, who lost 30 points on his batting average (he's down to .243) Sunday, stranded six baserunners in the process. He will give way to Blake DeWitt at second base Monday.
Jun 16 2011LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with an RBI Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He could get an extended look with Darwin Barney on the DL, though Jeff Baker and Blake DeWitt could also be in the mix.
May 30 2011The Cubs have purchased LeMahieu's contract from Double-A Tennessee, the Cubs' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jeff Baker going on the DL, the Cubs needed utility infield depth. LeMahieu, 22, has compiled a .358/.386/.492 line over 50 games at Double-A this season, while his short-term value is limited to stopgap middle-infield status in deeper leagues at this time.