The New York Yankees have started the season with a strong record of 12-5, showing promising signs for the team’s success. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that LeMahieu will be going to Somerset for his rehab work, but it remains to be seen if he will need more than five games to recover. Infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment soon, likely playing fewer than five games before returning to the big league level.
Boone also provided an update on ace pitcher Gerrit Cole, who has been making progress in his recovery from right elbow inflammation. Cole recently threw from 75 feet as part of his rehab. He was placed on the 60-day IL and is not eligible to return until at least May 27, though he is aiming to be back on the mound by June 1.
LeMahieu’s absence has given Oswaldo Cabrera more playing time at third base, where he has performed well with a .292/.346/.521 slash line, three home runs, and 12 RBI. It’s clear that with LeMahieu out of the lineup, Cabrera has stepped up and filled in admirably.
The Yankees are hoping that both LeMahieu and Cole will be able to return to action soon and help lead them towards another World Series victory this season.
