Paul DeJong - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tigers' cursed season epitomized by freak season-ending injury to recent signing The Tigers have had an absolutely miserable season, and that misery continued this month with a season-ending hamstring injury to new signin...

MAY 24 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Undergoing hamstring surgery DeJong is set to undergo season-ending hamstring surgery, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact DeJong was placed on the full-season injured list with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with what was described as a leg injury. It is now understood to be a hamstring issue, and the 32-year-old will now set his sights on being ready to go for spring training in 2027.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on full-season IL at Triple-A DeJong has been placed on the full-season injured list at Triple-A Toledo with a leg injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact DeJong was injured May 12 just a week after signing a minor-league deal with the Tigers. The club has not revealed the exact nature of the veteran infielder's injury, but whatever it is was enough to knock him out for the rest of the season. DeJong will be a free agent this winter.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers bring in former NY Yankees infielder Paul DeJong to reinforce roster Tigers added former New York Yankees infielder Paul DeJong on a minor‑league deal as Detroit looks to reinforce its infield depth amid early...

MAY 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

Latches on with Tigers The Tigers signed DeJong to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact DeJong opted out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees last week after slashing .203/.361/.516 with six home runs and a 16:18 BB:K in 23 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. With Javier Baez (ankle) on the injured list and Gleyber Torres (side) also banged up, DeJong could get a look with the big club sooner rather than later.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Paul DeJong opts out of NY Yankees deal, becomes free agent ahead of market move Paul DeJong opted out of his Yankees deal to become a free agent, opening the door for a potential market move as teams look for infield dep...

MAY 1 • BOLAVIP.COM

Becomes free agent The Yankees released DeJong on Friday after he exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The opportunity for DeJong at the major-league level wasn't there, so he will seek employment elsewhere. DeJong has slashed .203/.361/.516 with six home runs and a 16:18 BB:K in 23 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. The veteran infielder should draw interest from other teams, but he might have to accept another minor-league deal.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Paul DeJong issues promotion ultimatum to NY Yankees as opt-out date looms The New York Yankees are now informed of Paul DeJong's contract situation as he continues to play in the minors with the Triple-A Syracuse t...

APRIL 27 • BOLAVIP.COM

Veteran All But Guarantees Yankees Split With Promotion Demand Minor-league infielder Paul DeJong shouldn't be surprised if the New York Yankees decide to decline his call-up demands.

APRIL 27 • SI.COM

Will opt out if not promoted DeJong has informed the Yankees that he will opt out of his minor-league contract at the end of April if he is not promoted to the majors, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact DeJong has a .900 OPS with six home runs over 22 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. However, with Anthony Volpe (shoulder) poised for activation from the injured list this week, it could be difficult for the Yankees to squeeze DeJong onto the active roster.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

NY Yankees reassign DeJong, option multiple players in latest roster moves before Opening Day The New York Yankees officially announced key roster decisions involving Paul DeJong and several other players as they finalize their plans...

MARCH 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Moved to minors camp The Yankees reassigned DeJong to minor-league camp Saturday.

Impact Although he won't be part of the Yankees' Opening Day roster, DeJong has previously said that he doesn't plan to opt out of his contract. He'll begin the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after putting up a .732 OPS in the Grapefruit League and work as organizational infield depth.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Paul DeJong reportedly set to stay with NY Yankees despite opt‑out decision Paul DeJong is reportedly expected to remain with the New York Yankees, choosing not to opt out as he continues competing for a roster spot...

MARCH 19 • BOLAVIP.COM

Won't opt out of deal DeJong doesn't plan to opt out of his minor-league contract with the Yankees, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact DeJong will have the right to opt out of his deal Thursday, but he instead plans to stick with the Pinstripes through the end of spring training in an effort to make the Opening Day roster. If he doesn't make the cut, he is also willing to open the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and work his way back into the majors. The 32-year-old owns a .757 OPS with two homers, three RBI and seven runs scored this spring, but he's also batting just .194 and has struck out 11 times in 31 at-bats.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rumor: Yankees Sign Former All-Star To Minor League Deal - NESN.com The New York Yankees have yet to commit major money in free agency, but they’ve been working to shore up the depth on their roster. On Sunda...

JANUARY 4 • NESN.COM

Veteran infielder DeJong agrees to Minors deal with Yankees (report) The Yankees are set to add a veteran to their infield depth, agreeing to a Minor League deal with Paul DeJong, according to a report by MLB...

JANUARY 4 • MLB.COM

Inks MiLB deal with Yankees DeJong signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact DeJong latches on with New York for his age-32 season after spending the 2025 campaign with the Nationals. The veteran infielder played in just 57 games due to a nose and eye injury that stemmed from being hit in the face by a pitch. He finished the year with six home runs, 23 RBI, 18 runs scored and four stolen bases across 208 plate appearances. He slashed .228/.269/.373. The Yankees already have ample infield depth, leaving DeJong with a difficult path to big-league playing time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Enigma reliever from Paul DeJong trade struggling with White Sox roster case in AFL The Chicago White Sox never expected a great return when they traded veteran infielder Paul DeJong to the Kansas City Royals in June of 2024...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Matt Olson's 3-run homer lifts Braves over Nationals 11-3

Matt Olson went 4 for 5 with a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed only one run in a seven-inning start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Monday nig...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Wood scores on Cruz's 11th outfield error, Nationals overcome 3-run deficit and beat Pirates 4-3

James Wood scored the go-ahead run from first base when center fielder Oneil Cruz misplayed Dayton Lile’s eighth-inning double, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run, f...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Wagaman's three hits, three RBIs lift the Marlins to a 5-0 win over the Nationals

Eric Wagaman had three hits and drove three runs, Ryan Weathers allowed five hits and struck out four over five innings in his first appearance in three months, and the Miami Marli...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting after three straight starts DeJong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact DeJong will hit the bench after he had started in each of the last three games while going 2-for-11 with seven strikeouts. Though DeJong should be a fixture in the lineup against left-handed pitching throughout September, his playing time versus righties may be more sporadic so long as the Nationals stay committed to giving third baseman Brady House regular starts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after three straight starts DeJong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Lowe homers twice and Ryan Pepiot throws 5 scoreless innings as Rays beat Nationals 4-1

Josh Lowe homered twice and drove in all four of Tampa Bay's runs as the Rays beat the Washington Nationals 4-1

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting against southpaw DeJong is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Yankees.

Impact DeJong had started six straight games against left-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Wednesday as the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the bump. Luis Garcia will post at second base as the Nationals try to avoid being swept.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Matt Olson's 3-run homer lifts Braves over Nationals 11-3

Wood scores on Cruz's 11th outfield error, Nationals overcome 3-run deficit and beat Pirates 4-3

Wagaman's three hits, three RBIs lift the Marlins to a 5-0 win over the Nationals

Josh Lowe homers twice and Ryan Pepiot throws 5 scoreless innings as Rays beat Nationals 4-1