Yankees Rookie’s Defense Under Fire | New York Yankees News

Yankees’ rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. is heating up at the plate with a .273 average and homers, but his defense is slipping—three errors in three days, including a costly blunder against the Blue Jays that loaded the bases and tied the game. Fans are split: some blast him for lackluster play, others defend his youth. With high expectations in New York, Lombard’s defensive lapses could cost him favor—but talent and growth remain on his side as he navigates the pressure cooker of MLB stardom. 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/5c2b167b4eaf373f