Vernon Wells

Vernon Wells

#24, LF,
New York Yankees
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 1"/230 lbs
Bat: R
Throw: R
Born: Shreveport, Louisiana
College: None
Draft: 1997 1st round (5th pick) by the
Toronto Blue Jays
  • Yankees' Updated Starting Lineup After Reported DJ LeMahieu Contract
    Bleacher Report

    Yankees' Updated Starting Lineup After Reported DJ LeMahieu Contract

    The New York Yankees are retaining a crucial part of their offense by bringing back second baseman DJ LeMahieu after his foray into the free-agent market. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Friday the sides are finalizing a six-year, $90 million contract. LeMahieu should slot right back in as the Yanks' leadoff hitter for the 2021 season, the same role he's filled for the past two years.

  • AP source: LeMahieu, Yanks work on $90 million, 6-year deal
    NBC Sports

    AP source: LeMahieu, Yanks work on $90 million, 6-year deal

    The New York Yankees and AL batting champion DJ LeMahieu worked Friday to put in place a six-year contract worth about $90 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

  • SNY

    DJ LeMahieu close to returning to Yankees

    SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino explains why the Yankees coming to an agreement with free agent DJ LeMahieu for more years and a lower average annual value gives the team more flexibility to operate under the luxury tax to fill roster needs.