Yankees Sticking to Status Quo at Shortstop — for Now — After Deadline with George Lombard Jr. Looming

Yankees sticking to status quo at shortstop — for now — after deadline with George Lombard Jr. looming

With Yankees shortstops struggling, GM Brian Cashman must decide when to call up 21-year-old prospect George Lombard Jr. from Triple-A.

Yankees' deadline decision at shortstop could get ugly

Anthony Volpe works at shortstop against the Cubs. Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect The Yankees have a deadline decision at shortstop that is going to annoy people either way. Stay put, and they are trusting Anthony Volpe through a season that has not offered much offensive margin. Add a shortstop, and they are admitting the club’s homegrown answer has become a luxury it cannot afford in a tight race. Volpe entered Sunday …