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DJ LeMahieu’s rehab assignment has hit a snag as soreness in his right foot continues to linger. The veteran infielder exited his first game with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday after just one at-bat and is still experiencing discomfort. Despite the setback, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is not overly concerned yet but acknowledges that the latest development is a bit of a surprise. LeMahieu has been out since March 16 when he fouled a ball off his foot, and his return to the lineup would provide a much-needed boost to the Yankees’ struggling infield and overall offensive production.

New York Yankees veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu experienced a setback in his rehab assignment on Tuesday, as he was removed from Double-A Somerset’s game due to right foot soreness after his first at-bat. The 35-year-old, who hadn’t played since sustaining a non-displaced fracture on March 16, will return to New York for re-examination by the team doctor. The development is concerning as it raises questions about LeMahieu’s initial rehab timeline, which projected him to potentially rejoin the Yankees next week in Baltimore.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole continues to make progress in his rehab from elbow inflammation, throwing from 120 feet. Cole is uncertain about his timeline for returning to the mound but is encouraged by his progress. Third baseman DJ LeMahieu has commenced a rehab assignment in Double-A Somerset after recovering from a foot fracture. However, first baseman Anthony Rizzo continues to struggle at the plate but insists he is healthy. Yankees pitching prospect Trystan Vrieling has impressed in his professional debut, earning Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honors.

Since DJ LeMahieu’s departure from the Colorado Rockies in 2018, the team has experienced a relentless losing streak, bad luck, and questionable personnel decisions. This has been dubbed the “Curse of LeMahieu” by Denver Post’s Patrick Saunders, who traces the team’s failures back to letting the All-Star second baseman walk away. Despite LeMahieu’s desire to stay in Colorado, the Rockies didn’t attempt to re-sign him, leading to a string of five consecutive playoff-less seasons and a dismal 5-17 record in 2024. The team’s offensive decline and poor personnel moves, including the trade of franchise third baseman Nolan Arenado, are seen as manifestations of LeMahieu’s hex on the Rockies.