WORCESTER, Mass. — George Lombard Jr. earned a rapid promotion to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after just 20 games at Double-A Somerset this season.
Could he be part of what many believe is a more urgent mindset with the Yankees this season, not afraid of reacting to good performance quickly — whether it’s going with José Caballero at shortstop or Ben Rice getting to play every day once he proved he was dangerous even against left-handed pitching?
He’s now just one promotion — or potential injury — away from The Bronx.
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