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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees runs to second base on a two-run double in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox will be back in the Bronx for the second finale of their three-game series.
The Yankees have a 2-0 lead, so they are looking to go for the sweep.
New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees prepares to field against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of the spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on March 1, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.
While things are going well at the MLB level, the Yankees got hit with bad injury news in Triple-A.
Their top prospect George Lombard Jr. recently suffered an injury.
It’s now been announced that he is being added to the injured list.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “George Lombard Jr. was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A. A Yankees spokesperson said last night that Lombard sprained “a couple” of fingers on his left (glove) hand.”
George Lombard Jr. was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A. A Yankees spokesperson said last night that Lombard sprained “a couple” of fingers on his left (glove) hand.
Lombard Jr. was picked in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
He had been batting .231 with 36 hits, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 30 runs and eight stolen bases in 42 Triple-A games.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar