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George Lombard Jr. Nears Return as Rehab Stint Looms Around All‑Star Break

His resumption of hitting and fielding puts the Yankees’ top prospect on track to start minor‑league rehab games that could create a big‑league shortstop option.

New York Yankees SS George Lombard Jr. warming up before entering the game.
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Overview

  • Lombard has been on the injured list since mid‑June after suffering a multi‑finger sprain in Triple‑A and has resumed hitting and field work, manager Aaron Boone said.
  • General manager Brian Cashman said a minor‑league rehab assignment could begin around the All‑Star break and that Lombard "might be a choice at some point" for the Yankees once he is active in Triple‑A.
  • Before the injury Lombard had a pronounced June surge at Triple‑A, hitting .306 with a .998 OPS in 14 June games after an earlier promotion from Double‑A.
  • If Lombard returns healthy and produces in Triple‑A the Yankees will weigh him against current shortstop options José Caballero and Anthony Volpe when considering a promotion.
  • The 21‑year‑old is New York’s No. 1 prospect, an MLB Pipeline top‑20 prospect and an All‑Star Futures Game selection, meaning his recovery and early Triple‑A performance could influence roster decisions and trade‑deadline plans.