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

New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. will remain day to day with right knee discomfort, according to the team. Lombard missed the first game of his big league career due to knee pain experienced during a check swing on Sunday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that Lombard's structural integrity is in good shape, but they aim to reduce discomfort and swelling.

The 21-year-old joined the Yankees on August 4 and has hit .253 with two homers and six RBIs in 23 games. He was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on April 26 following shoulder inflammation. With Lombard sidelined, José Caballero started at shortstop for the first time since August 3.