Lombard Jr. Out, Yankees’ Playoff Push at Risk | New York Yankees News

Yankees’ rising star George Lombard Jr. is sidelined for at least one more game with knee inflammation, but no serious damage means he could return as early as Tuesday. His absence hurts—especially since his offensive surge (2 HR, 6 RBI) and defensive role are vital to the team’s playoff push. With replacements hitting below .250, his return is crucial as the Yankees chase a wild-card lead while facing the Angels tonight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9e8e455d8aaeb43