The Yankees won’t have one of their veteran bats in the lineup on Opening Day.

DJ LeMahieu will begin the 2024 MLB season on the injured list, general manager Brian Cashman told reporters on Monday.

The 35-year-old third baseman<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/03/25/sports/yankees-dj-lemahieu-a-long-shot-for-opening-day/"> fouled a ball off his right foot on March 16</a>, causing a significant bone bruise that still isn’t healed.

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<figcaption>Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu will begin the 2024 MLB season on the injured list. <span class="credit">AP</span></figcaption>

The three-time All-Star hit .243 with a .718 OPS, 15 home runs and 44 RBIs last season in 136 games.

<em>This is a developing story; check back for updates.</em>

The Yankees won’t have one of their veteran bats in the lineup on Opening Day.{ai:summary}<p>Yankees' DJ LeMahieu sidelined for Opening Day due to foot injury. Career stats and updates on his condition pending. #sports</p>

DJ LeMahieu starting 2024 season on IL in Yankees injury blow

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