Why DJ LeMahieu’s injured foot presents the Yankees with the most recent concern regarding player injuries.

The X-Rays may have returned without any concerning findings over the weekend, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that the Yankees’ star, DJ LeMahieu, is completely in the clear. In fact, judging by his continued absence into Monday afternoon, it seems he might be facing further complications.

Before Aaron Judge’s recent toe injury, LeMahieu had been dealing with a similar issue back in 2022, which persisted throughout the season. However, he reportedly entered the 2023 training camp feeling rejuvenated and without the need for surgery.

Despite this, he struggled to find his form until the latter part of the season, indicating that his previous injury and the effects of aging had disrupted his rhythm. As a player who thrives on routine, minimizing disruptions for LeMahieu heading into 2024, especially without Oswald Peraza as a backup, is crucial.

However, things took a turn for the worse when LeMahieu fouled a ball off the same foot on Saturday, though scans showed no damage. Despite additional treatment on Sunday, he was noticeably absent on Monday morning, causing anxiety among Yankees fans who lamented the unfortunate repetition of injuries plaguing their team.

Despite an initially optimistic outlook, it’s not surprising that LeMahieu is still experiencing discomfort on Monday morning, given the intensity of the impact. While he showed flashes of his former self earlier in the game, particularly with a solid hit down the right field line, the incident undoubtedly shook him up.

Yankees fans are hoping for a positive outcome, but the uncertainty remains, especially if LeMahieu starts the season apparently healthy but struggles to perform. The absence of a reliable backup like Josh Donaldson or Donovan Solano only adds to the anxiety.