Overview
- The injury happened Tuesday when rehabbing catcher Austin Wells threw to second on a stolen-base attempt and Bo Naylor's slide knocked Lombard's glove into his left hand.
- The Yankees said Wednesday that scans showed no fractures or structural damage and diagnosed a two-finger sprain, but the team has not announced an injured-list move or a timetable for return.
- Lombard finished the inning but was replaced in the fifth by Kenedy Corona, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre went on to win 3-1.
- The timing is significant because Lombard had been hitting well in June and was being discussed for an accelerated promotion from his previously projected 2027 timeline.
- Fans reacted strongly online by blaming Wells for the play, and the organization will watch swelling, grip strength, and throwing mechanics to judge whether the setback affects Lombard's short-term roster path.