Yankees DJ LeMahieu in disbelief after yet another injury setback: Is this a sick joke?

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training TAMPA — DJ LeMahieu stood in front of his locker Sunday as he has more times than he’d care to, addressing his latest injury.He’d yet to get an MRI exam on the left calf that forced him out of his first spring training game Saturday, but said it remained sore.“It’s probably gonna be a little bit before I start doing baseball stuff again,’’ LeMahieu said.The latest injury came after an offseason in which the 36-year-old said he focused more on how to stay healthy and worked on flexibility in his lower leg area than on typical baseball activity.The change in his offseason routine came after several years of being impacted by injuries, including numerous foot issues that have not only robbed him of playing time, but also effectiveness on both sides of the ball. The injury LeMahieu suffered Saturday in his second at-bat of the spring came when he felt a twinge in his calf on his way to first base as he popped out against the Astros at Steinbrenner Field.   Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+.Please provide a valid email address.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The thoughts that raced through his mind at the time were likely similar to those of Yankee fans.

“‘Are you kidding me,’” LeMahieu said of his immediate reaction.“‘Are you serious right now? Is this a sick joke?’”As of Sunday morning, LeMahieu said there was no timeline for his return, although he added, “It’s not anything major.”At this point, though, it’s hard not to fear the worst when it comes to LeMahieu and lower body injuries. He addressed his recent injury history earlier in the spring, hopeful he would be able to st...