George Lombard Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

On bench Sunday Lombard is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Lomard will take a seat Sunday after starting the previous eight games and going 3-for-27 (.111 average) with one double, one homer and five RBI during that span. Jose Caballero is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in the finale of the Subway Series.

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Anthony Volpe wins over Yankees fans with grand slam and 5 RBIs in rousing return to majors

Anthony Volpe’s first night back in the majors was one to remember

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Yankees' George Lombard Jr. joins Mickey Mantle on exclusive franchise list Lombard Jr. blasts his way into Yankees history.

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Makes history with first grand slam Lombard went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Lombard blasted his first career grand slam Wednesday as well as the first of the season for New York. The 21-year-old shortstop also became the youngest Yankee with a grand slam since Mickey Mantle way back in 1952, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Through 96 major-league at-bats so far, Lombard is hitting .240 with three homers, 11 RBI, one stolen base and 14 runs scored.

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Rookie Lombard goes oppo for Yankees' first grand slam of 2026 NEW YORK – The Yankees waited to promote George Lombard Jr. until they believed their top prospect was ready to handle top-flight pitching,...

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Back in Friday's lineup Lombard (knee) is in the Yankees lineup for Friday's affair with the Padres.

Impact After missing four straight games due to right knee inflammation, Lombard will make his return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against San Diego. The 21-year-old will man shortstop and bat seventh for the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Padres begin 3-game series against the Yankees

The San Diego Padres start a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees on Friday

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

George Lombard Jr. injury: Yankees have update on when rookie shortstop will return New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. has been absent from the starting lineup for 4 straight games.

SEPTEMBER 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Not in Wednesday's lineup Lombard (knee) is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Lombard will be out of the Yankees' lineup for a fourth consecutive game while recovering from right knee inflammation. He has been cleared to run and do light work on the field, and with the Yankees off Thursday, Lombard could be back in action for Friday's series opener against the Padres. Jose Caballero will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Lombard's absence.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Yankees meet in series rubber match

The Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Aaron Boone provides promising update on George Lombard Jr. despite absence from NY Yankees lineup Top prospect George Lombard Jr. remains out of the New York Yankees' lineup, but manager Aaron Boone offered a promising update on his recov...

SEPTEMBER 1 • BOLAVIP.COM

Aaron Boone's George Lombard Jr. update is somewhat concerning for Yankees | Sporting News Lombard is day-to-day with knee inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will be held out again Tuesday Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast by Jomboy Media that Lombard (knee) will remain out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Angels.

Impact Nursing right knee inflammation, Lombard ran and took grounders pregame Monday and will likely do so again Tuesday, but he will be held out of the lineup for the third consecutive contest. Boone reiterated Tuesday that he does not anticipate Lombard requiring a stint on the injured list, though he didn't completely rule it out. The Yankees wrap up their series against the Angels on Wednesday and are idle Thursday, so it wouldn't be a surprise if Lombard is held out until Friday in San Diego. Jose Caballero has been filling in at shortstop for the Bronx Bombers.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Angels face the Yankees leading series 1-0

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Remains out Monday Lombard (knee) is not listed in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

Impact Lombard will miss his second consecutive game after injuring himself during Saturday's matchup against Boston. Jose Caballero will once again man shortstop and bat eighth for New York.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Angels start 3-game series with the Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Austin Wells homers twice in 9-run eighth, Heliot Ramos homers in fifth as Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1

Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth, Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer in the fifth as the New York Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race and clinched th...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

George Lombard Jr. has a major update before Yankees-Red Sox series finale New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. exited Saturday night’s game early.

AUGUST 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. day to day with right knee discomfort

New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. missed the first game of his big league career because of right knee discomfort on Sunday, a day after tweaking his knee on a c...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Yankees breathe sigh of relief with George Lombard Jr. injury update There is Yankees relief, but probably not elation, after George Lombard Jr.’s MRI.

AUGUST 30 • NYPOST.COM

NY Yankees' George Lombard Jr. injury update brings relief to Aaron Boone George Lombard Jr. was unable to finish the New York Yankees' win over the Boston Red Sox due to discomfort in his knee, but Aaron Boone can...

AUGUST 30 • BOLAVIP.COM

Out Sunday Lombard (knee) is out of the Yankees' lineup for Sunday's game with the Red Sox.

Impact Lombard will take his first day off since being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 4. The 21-year-old appeared to injure himself on a check swing during the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader with Boston. Jose Caballero will take over at shortstop and bat seventh for the Yankees.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

NY Yankees manager Aaron Boone provides important injury update on George Lombard Jr. George Lombard Jr. was unable to finish the game against the Boston Red Sox, raising concerns for New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

AUGUST 30 • BOLAVIP.COM

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