Yankees pull George Lombard Jr. from game with possible knee injury
Lombard looked awfully uncomfortable after a swing.
New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. was removed from a game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, August 28, 2026, due to possible knee injury. The 21-year-old Yankee had been struggling in the second half of August, posting a .563 OPS in his last 14 games and committing errors in six consecutive outings. During an at-bat against Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello, Lombard appeared to hurt his knee while checking his swing, though it is conjecture that this was the cause of his injury.
Despite remaining in the game to finish his at-bat, Lombard was forced out of the lineup by the fourth inning. He has since undergone imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian, with the diagnosis of "right knee discomfort." If confirmed, Lombard may miss time, and the Yankees may consider bringing back Anthony Volpe from the minors to fill in at shortstop.
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