Yankees place DJ LeMahieu (toe) on IL, activate Nestor Cortes

The New York Yankees placed infielder DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to ongoing inflammation in his right second toe.

The move is retroactive to Monday. LeMahieu had been playing through the injury but has not been part of the lineup since Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 34-year-old saw a specialist Wednesday.

In his fourth season with the Yankees, LeMahieu is batting .262 with 12 home run