The New York Yankees designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners.

The New York Yankees are moving on from DJ LeMahieu after nearly seven years with the team. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees have designated LeMahieu for assignment with $22 million left on his contract.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees designated two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu for assignment Wednesday, presumably ending the infielder's seven-year tenure with the organization despite being owed $22 million through next season.