Yankees Mulling Late-Season Call For George Lombard Jr.
Yankees juggle Aaron Judge’s rib scan while eyeing a late‑season promotion for prospect George Lombard Jr.
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The brief
The New York Yankees are navigating Aaron Judge’s rib injury as the team schedules imaging during the All-Star break. Simultaneously, front office discussions include a potential late‑season call‑up for prospect George Lombard Jr.
Coverage highlights that Brian Cashman does not expect Judge’s scan to "come back clean," according to Newsday. The New York Post notes the next step in Judge’s lengthy recovery, while MLB.com and ESPN both report that his rib will be re‑imaged during the All-Star break.
MLB Trade Rumors flags the Yankees mulling a late‑season call for George Lombard Jr. Watch for the results of Judge’s rib imaging and any official roster announcement regarding Lombard Jr. as the season progresses.
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Quick answers
What injury is Aaron Judge dealing with?
He is dealing with a rib injury, with imaging scheduled during the All-Star break.
What is Brian Cashman's expectation for the upcoming scan?
He is not anticipating that the scan will "come back clean," as reported by Newsday.
What roster move is being considered for George Lombard Jr.?
The Yankees are mulling a late‑season call‑up for George Lombard Jr., according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Coverage (5)
- Erik Boland: Yankees' Brian Cashman isn't anticipating that Aaron Judge's scan will 'come back clean' Newsday · 3h ago
- Aaron Judge set for next step in lengthy Yankees injury recovery New York Post · 3h ago
- Judge (rib) set for imaging during All-Star break to map out return MLB.com · 3h ago
- Yankees' Aaron Judge to have rib reimaged during All-Star break ESPN · 3h ago
- Yankees Mulling Late-Season Call For George Lombard Jr. MLB Trade Rumors · 3h ago
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