Yankees news: Lombard Jr. in good company to start career

Key Points:

• George Lombard Jr., a top prospect and new Yankees shortstop with limited MLB experience, credits his major-league upbringing and family background, including his father and brother who are also first-round picks, for his early success at the major league level.
• Yankees veteran left-hander Carlos Rodón is expected to return to the rotation soon, which will lead to a decision between Ryan Weathers and Will Warren for a bullpen spot; Weathers has been more consistent recently, allowing just one run over 20.1 innings.
• Left-handed reliever Brett Headrick has emerged as one of the Yankees' most dominant bullpen arms this season, providing strong performances with his fastball and slider and becoming a key asset for manager Aaron Boone.
• Injured players Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodón have begun simulated at-bats, Aaron Judge is cleared for light workouts after re-imaging, and Clarke Schmidt continues rehabbing successfully; the return of some injured players could significantly impact the Yankees' push in the division race.