The New York Yankees are ecstatic about the expected return of veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu since they can desperately use his services with another utility man going down to injury.
The Yankees recently acquired Jon Berti from the Miami Marlins just before the season started, and he had been earning reps at third base alongside Oswaldo Cabrera to open the year.
Unfortunately, Berti was diagnosed with a left groin strain and placed on the 10-day injured list. After legging out a single on Wednesday against the Marlins late in the game, it seems as if Berti pulled a muscle and will need a few days of rest.
Fortunately, the injury doesn’t seem to be anything serious, but Berti is expected to have an impact this year at 34 years old coming off one of his best seasons in 2023.
The Yankees Know Berti Can Offer Good Support on Both Sides of the Ball
Bertie hit .294/.344/.405 last season across 133 games, including seven homers, 33 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases. He stole 41 bags from Miami back in 2022, showcasing his speed.
Defensively, he’s one of the better defenders the Yankees have had at the position in quite some time, posting 5 defensive runs saved and 2 outs above average on the hot corner last year.
