Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. exits game with knee injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
George Lombard Jr. left the second game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox early due to an apparent knee injury. The Yankees rookie first tweaked his right knee during an at-bat in the second inning, where he managed to single. He was replaced on defense in the fourth inning by Amed Rosario. Lombard has a.253 batting average with two home runs over 23 games since his call-up. The situation is developing and further updates are expected.
- •Lombard left the game after two at-bats and a defensive swap.
- •He singled in his second-inning at-bat before the injury.
- •The injury occurred during a game against the Red Sox.
- •Lombard's batting average remains at.253 in 23 games.
- •Updates on his condition are anticipated.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. exits game vs. Boston with right knee issue
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. leaves game vs. Red Sox with right knee discomfort
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees pull George Lombard Jr. from game with possible knee injury
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' George Lombard Jr. exits early vs. Red Sox with apparent knee injury
"New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. was lifted from the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston because of right knee discomfort. The Yankees said Lombard was undergoing imaging at nearby New York-Presbyterian hospital. During his at-bat in the second inning, Lombard checked his swing on a 2-2 pitch from Boston's Brayan Bello.
"Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. left the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox early after an apparent knee injury.
"The Yankees' rookie shortstop was replaced defensively before the top of the fourth inning, in the second game of a doubleheader.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:06 AMYankees’ George Lombard Jr. exits game vs. Boston with right knee issue
The Yankees' rookie shortstop was replaced defensively before the top of the fourth inning, in the second game of a doubleheader.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:58 AMYankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. leaves game vs. Red Sox with right knee discomfort
New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. was lifted from the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston because of right knee discomfort. The Yankees said Lombard was undergoing imaging at nearby New York-Presbyterian hospital. During his at-bat in the second inning, Lombard checked his swing on a 2-2 pitch from Boston's Brayan Bello.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:48 AMYankees pull George Lombard Jr. from game with possible knee injury
Lombard looked awfully uncomfortable after a swing.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:40 AMYankees' George Lombard Jr. exits early vs. Red Sox with apparent knee injury
Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. left the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox early after an apparent knee injury.
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