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George Lombard Jr. Returns to Yankees Starting Nine
15 Sep
Summary
- George Lombard Jr. is back in the Yankees lineup against the Twins.
- He will play shortstop and bat sixth in the order.
- Jose Caballero moves to second base for the game.
The New York Yankees have announced a significant lineup change ahead of their series against the Minnesota Twins. Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. is set to rejoin the starting nine. He will be playing shortstop and batting sixth in the order for the game against Minnesota.
This adjustment means Jose Caballero will move from shortstop to second base for this particular matchup. Lombard Jr. has appeared in 31 games this season, recording three home runs and 11 RBI with a .217 batting average.
Despite some expected rookie growing pains, Lombard Jr. has demonstrated flashes of potential. His return to the lineup signals a strategic shift as the Yankees aim for continued success following their recent series victory over the New York Mets.
