Aaron Boone comments on George Lombard Jr.'s recent error struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed George Lombard Jr.'s recent challenges with defense following his promotion to shortstop. Lombard, who started strong offensively, is hitting.264 with a.705 OPS but has committed six errors in his last six games. Boone remains confident Lombard will improve, emphasizing his prior success in the minors where he made only nine errors in 49 games at Triple-A. Boone suggested that Lombard does not need a day off despite his struggles, indicating the team values his overall contributions.
- •George Lombard Jr. has made six errors in six games.
- •Lombard is hitting.264 with a.705 OPS.
- •Boone believes Lombard will overcome his error streak.
- •Lombard committed nine errors in 49 Triple-A games.
- •Yankees are awaiting Aaron Judge's return to bolster lineup.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Skipper Sends 3-Word George Lombard Jr Message Amid Record Error Streak
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Aaron Boone Comments On George Lombard Jr.'s Error Streak
"New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a brief response on the rookie shortstop’s historic struggles.
"The New York Yankees finally decided to move on from Anthony Volpe as the everyday shortstop
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:00 AMYankees Skipper Sends 3-Word George Lombard Jr Message Amid Record Error Streak
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a brief response on the rookie shortstop’s historic struggles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:20 PMYankees' Aaron Boone Comments On George Lombard Jr.'s Error Streak
The New York Yankees finally decided to move on from Anthony Volpe as the everyday shortstop
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