The D.J. LeMahieu rumors are getting too loud to ignore, even though the Yankees infielder has been hitting better of late. New York reportedly is giving LeMahieu a deadline to prove he can still play before it targets an infielder via trade.

Insider reveals trade deadline test for DJ LeMahieu’s Yankees future originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball this season, but they have a clear need at second base that they need to address before the deadline.