Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. exits game with knee injury

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.