Anthony Volpe Addresses Shortstop Situation with George Lombard Jr. Nearby

Anthony Volpe, the Yankees’ shortstop, is focused on helping the team despite uncertainty surrounding the position due to competition from José Caballero and top prospect George Lombard Jr. Lombard, recently performing well at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after recovering from an injury, is being considered for a call-up to the major leagues. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has praised Lombard’s offensive improvement and overall performance. The organization is evaluating Lombard’s readiness to contribute to the team’s playoff push.

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