This article was originally published on www.si.com as Aaron Boone Explains What Led to Yankees, DJ LeMahieu Split. A Flash Flood Warning was in place for hours Tuesday night as a slow and soaking rain storm pounded the city of Chicago.

DJ LeMahieu's days as the Yankees' everyday second baseman appear to be over as New York tries to shake up its underperforming lineup.

The New York Yankees' season has hit a rough patch. The team has lost the American League East lead, and Aaron Boone could be to blame.