Yankees prospects and bullpen see promising developments as injuries linger

George Lombard Jr., who has appeared in two major-league games, has shown he can compete at the big-league level. He attributes his readiness to the experience of his father, a former MLB player, and notes that his brother Jacob was also a first-round pick. Other second-generation Yankees, including Cody Bellinger, Ryan Weathers and Aaron Boone, share similar backgrounds.

The Yankees anticipate that left-hander Carlos Rodón will rejoin the starting rotation, which could push either Ryan Weathers or Will Warren into a bullpen role. Weathers has posted a 1.00 ERA over his last 20.1 innings, while Warren’s recent performance has been less consistent, highlighted by a single strong outing against the Cubs.

Reliever Brett Headrick continues to excel, delivering fastballs and sliders that have made him a reliable option for both left- and right-handed hitters. His season is shaping up as one of the most dominant relief performances in franchise history.

Injury updates indicate that Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodón are participating in simulated at-bats, Aaron Judge has been re-imaged and can start light workouts, and Clarke Schmidt has resumed his rehab program after a brief setback. The team currently has 15 to 17 projected wins on the injured list, and an early return from any of those players could help the Yankees gain ground in the division race.