George Lombard Jr., the New York Yankees’ top prospect, is nearing a return after recovering from multiple sprained fingers that sidelined him at Triple-A. He has resumed hitting and field work, potentially starting a minor league rehab assignment around the All-Star break, which could lead to his promotion to the Yankees if he performs well. Lombard, who was hitting .231 with a .765 OPS prior to his injury, had a strong showing in June, batting .306 with a .998 OPS in his last 14 games. The team is eager to see him back on the field, depending on the shortstop situation with José Caballero and Anthony Volpe.
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Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Set for Rehab Games
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