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When the Yankees first signed DJ LeMahieu two years ago, they originally brought him on to serve as an everyday utility infielder, playing in the lineup on a regular basis and rotating between first, second, and third base to keep everybody fresh. Whether or not the Yankees keep The Machine in pinstripes, however, this utility infield job will remain unfilled, as LeMahieu would be the starting second baseman. As of now, Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada are the only two potential backups on the roster defensively capable of filling in this role, and neither have shown enough with the bat to warrant everyday plate appearances.