The New York Yankees’ rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. leaves the second game of a Saturday doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox with right knee discomfort. Multiple outlets report he exits early after appearing to be hurt during play.
The Athletic describes the injury as occurring when Lombard twists his right knee on a fastball in the second inning that veers inside. He remains in the game briefly but is removed before the fourth. Other reports characterize the situation as a possible knee injury and note he looks uncomfortable after a swing.
Following his removal, Lombard is expected to undergo imaging to determine the extent of the injury. The outlets agree on the timing and nature of the discomfort but differ slightly in how the exact moment and mechanism of the injury are described.
