Lombard’s Knee Injury Rattles Playoff Hopes | New York Yankees News

George Lombard Jr.’s hot start is cooling off, with a slump in his last 14 games and a troubling knee injury during a recent Red Sox matchup—forcing him to exit in the 4th inning. While scans are pending and a minor cramp remains a hopeful scenario, the playoffs loom just one month away. If sidelined, Anthony Volpe could return to shortstop, potentially sharing duties with Caballero, setting up a pivotal defensive reshuffle. 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/3efbde14707239b3