Coming off his second two-hit game in the past week, DJ LeMahieu still had a one-word description of how this season has gone for him so far: Brutal. Most fans would agree with that evaluation of LeMahieu, who turns 36 next week and has dealt with toe and foot injuries each of the past three seasons. And he looked bad on the basepaths in a pair of recent games, leading Aaron Boone DJ LeMahieu described his start to the 2024 season as brutal. Charles Wenzelberg Prior to the in the series finale in The Bronx on Sunday, LeMahieu said that wasnt the case. Im good, LeMahieu said. Explore More He then went out and hit a double, just his third extra-base hit of the season, a Rob Brantly Jersey booming shot to right-center with two outs in the sixth, but he was stranded there. While he may feel OK after mi sing the first two months of the season with a fracture in his right foot, LeMahieu has been one of the many i sues in the lineup outside of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Of all position players with at least 110 plate appearances heading into Sunday, only Martin Maldonado of the White Sox and Jose Abreu had a worse slugging percentage than LeMahieus .210. DJ LeMahieu had just two extra-base hits this season before doubling Sunday night against the Red Sox. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post LeMahieus power has mostly been absent this year. For an offense desperate for length beyond their two All-Star sluggers and some contributions from Anthony Volpe early in the season and , LeMahieus continued slump has hurt. Its been frustrating, LeMahieu said after the lo s. Theres nothing to do but dig in and keep competing. He was in the lineup against right-hander Kutter Crawford on Sunday, batting ninth for a third straight game. You just keep going, LeMahieu said. I felt good [Saturday], but the results havent been there and thats hard, especially when the team is going through what it is. Youve got to keep working. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! LeMahieu played in just seven minor league rehab games before he returned from his foot injury in late May. Asked if he may have needed more time before returning to the majors, LeMahieu noted he didnt have much preparation time for the 2020 season when his summer camp was cut short by a bout with COVID. I dont think thats why I havent been able to do more, LeMahieu said. I feel close, but the numbers dont show that. Hes hoping to turn his season around soon. I feel good in the box, I feel competitive and ready to go, LeMahieu said. And Im ready to help the team. Drew Rasmussen Jersey