Yankees target Friday for George Lombard Jr. return to active lineup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. remains sidelined due to right knee discomfort sustained during a game against the Boston Red Sox last Saturday. After missing four consecutive games, the 21-year-old underwent testing that determined he does not require a stint on the 10-day injured list. The Yankees organization confirmed he will be unavailable for Wednesday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. With a scheduled team off day on Thursday, medical staff intend for Lombard to recover before returning to his position. He is expected to start in the series opener against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Through his debut month, the rookie has recorded a.253 batting average and seven errors in 79 at-bats.
- •George Lombard Jr. has missed four games after suffering a right knee injury Saturday.
- •Medical evaluation confirmed the rookie shortstop will not require a 10-day injured list stint.
- •The Yankees expect Lombard to return for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres.
- •Lombard owns a.253 batting average and a.677 OPS through his first 79 at-bats.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News Before Padres Series
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — George Lombard Jr. injury: Yankees have update on when rookie shortstop will return
"The New York Yankees had the day off Thursday after securing a series victory earlier this week against the Los Angeles Angels.On Friday, they’ll begin a series in San Diego against the Padres, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone made a notable decision regarding rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr., who has missed the last four games […] The post New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News Before Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. has been absent from the starting lineup for 4 straight games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:55 AMNew York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News Before Padres Series
The New York Yankees had the day off Thursday after securing a series victory earlier this week against the Los Angeles Angels.On Friday, they’ll begin a series in San Diego against the Padres, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone made a notable decision regarding rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr., who has missed the last four games […] The post New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News Before Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:31 AMGeorge 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.
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