In New York on August 29, 2026, Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. left the game against the Red Sox due to right knee discomfort. The injury occurred during a second-inning at-bat, but he completed the at-bat before being replaced in the fourth inning. Lombard, who had a promising start to his career, had struggled recently, going 0-for-3 in the first game of the doubleheader.
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