DJ LeMahieu was not listed in the New York Yankees' lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
LeMahieu will take the evening off on Friday while the Yankees get Jake Bauers a start at first base and let the 27-year-old bat sixth.
LeMahieu has made 553 plate appearances this season, resulting in 15 homers, 53 runs, 44 RBI, 1 stolen base, a .241 batting average and a .709 OPS.
Source: MLB.com