711 OPS, before missing the end of the season with a sports hernia that required surgery. LeMahieu played 150 games last season - including 77 starts at second base, 36 starts at third base and 33 starts at first base - but struggled at the plate, batting. “There’s always a lot of focus on Opening Day, but it’s definitely a marathon,” LeMahieu said Tuesday before the Yankees broke camp. LeMahieu, who is expected to move around the infield this season in an everyday utility role, said he would not be disappointed if his name is not in Thursday’s starting lineup. Depending on how they want to line up against Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, the Yankees could choose to go with Josh Donaldson at third base, Gleyber Torres at second base, Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop and Anthony Rizzo at first base. Manager Aaron Boone was not yet ready on Tuesday to reveal his lineup for the opener against the Red Sox, but it’s not a guarantee that LeMahieu will be in it. The infielder could be in a similar position on Thursday, but he and the Yankees would certainly take the same end result.

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