For the second consecutive season, DJ LeMahieu suffered an injury in spring training and may miss Opening Day, which has been called a "sick joke" by the New York Yankees infielder

DJ LeMahieu has been on the injured list four times since October 2021 and his latest setback happened Saturday, when he suffered a calf injury during a Grapefruit League game.

The New York Yankees' season has already hit some roadblocks, and they have yet to play a regular season game. DJ LeMahieu's injury could lead to a trade.

The New York Yankees' third base situation was already a point of concern before DJ LeMahieu's recent calf injury. The team could finally swing a trade to add an upgrade.

Once a fan favorite for his clutch hits and overall versatility, LeMahieu has become a liability in the Yankees’ lineup. The two-time batting champion has hit just .252 since the start of 2021. Foot injuries limited LeMahieu to a career-low .204 average in 67 games. He tallied a -1.6 bWAR and missed the Yankees’ playoff run.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees’ third baseman DJ LeMahieu injured his left calf in his spring training debut. Serving as designated hitter, LeMahieu was injured Saturday on his second at-bat in New York's 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.

Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu's bid to become the New York Yankees' everyday third baseman took an early blow in spring training. LeMahieu made his spring

The Yankees have been juggling Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera at third base throughout spring training, but things just got a little more complicated with

It’s the latest in a string of injuries for the 36-year-old DJ LeMahieu, who ended last season on the injured list with a right hip injury.

The Yankees continued to roll through spring training with a convincing 9–3 victory over the Houston Astros, marking their fourth win of the Grapefruit League.

The Yankees went through the entire offseason without addressing the third base position due to self-imposed luxury-tax constraints. The front office has made it clear they don't want to extend too far over the $301 million threshold, which left them thin at the hot corner.