George Lombard Jr. homers again in Yankees rehab stint
The Yankees SS prospect is working his way back through the FCL, going deep for the second time in his rehab assignment.
George Lombard Jr. went 1-for-1 with a home run and two walks in his latest FCL rehab appearance. The shortstop prospect is recovering from an undisclosed injury and has homered in consecutive rehab games. His strong performance suggests he may be nearing a return to a full-season affiliate. No official timeline for his reinstatement has been announced.
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