DJ LeMahieu

LeMahieu will return to the Yankees on a six-year deal, and that is great news for fantasy managers. Since he's been New York, he's provided elite all-around production, most notably in batting average, where he has batted .336. He's blossomed into a 25-home run hitter with plenty of runs and RBI, and a handful of steals that chip in with the category. Add to that LeMahieu's multi-position eligibility and he is a huge asset to every fantasy team. With nothing in his profile to suggest a skills decline, he should be drafted before the third round is out in every fantasy league.

DJ LeMahieu signing six-year, $90 million contract to remain with Yankees

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports the Yankees have come to terms with DJ LeMahieu on a six-year, $90 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported earlier this morning that the two sides were finalizing an agreement. LeMahieu always wanted to remain in New York and the Yankees certainly wanted him to stay around as well. The 32-year-old hit .364 with a 1.011 OPS and 10 homers during the shortened 2020 season. There's a case to be made for him as the top second baseman in fantasy baseball this year.