The New York Yankees are hitting the road to wrap up a six-game away stretch against the Detroit Tigers, desperate to turn things around after dropping two straight—including a failed sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates. To dodge losing another series, they’ll need to take down reigning AL Cy Young champ Tarik Skubal, who’s still hunting for his first win of the season after a rocky start.
Tagging along for the ride is veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu. According to Greg Joyce of The New York Post, manager Aaron Boone revealed LeMahieu will join team workouts during this three-game Tigers clash. If his calf holds up, he could kick off a rehab assignment as early as Friday—a massive boost for the Yankees. While Oswaldo Cabrera has held down the fort in LeMahieu’s absence, the utility man’s error in 58 innings at the position shows the gap left by the seasoned pro.
No one’s pinning down an exact date for LeMahieu’s return to the lineup. Joyce notes the team anticipates a long rehab stint after a March calf strain sidelined him for most of spring training, though league rules cap it at 20 days—meaning a comeback this month is on the table if all goes smoothly.
What version of LeMahieu steps back onto the field? That’s the million-dollar question. Once a top-tier MLB hitter in his early Yankees days, injuries have thrown him off track. If he can rediscover that old spark, he might just be the missing piece New York needs this season.
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