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Yankees Promote Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. to Roster

8/5/2026

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The New York Yankees promoted prospect George Lombard Jr. to the major-league roster, batting eighth.
MLB.com lists him as the Yankees’ top prospect and 20th overall.
He is hitting .284/.411/.498 with 12 homers, 33 RBI and 14 steals.
The Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe, Jasson Domínguez and Angel Chivilli to Triple-A, opening roster spots.
The club entered Tuesday at 63-50, staying near the AL East-leading Rays and atop the AL wild-card.

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The New York Yankees promoted prospect George Lombard Jr. to the major-league roster, batting eighth.
MLB.com lists him as the Yankees’ top prospect and 20th overall.
He is hitting .284/.411/.498 with 12 homers, 33 RBI and 14 steals.
The Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe, Jasson Domínguez and Angel Chivilli to Triple-A, opening roster spots.
The club entered Tuesday at 63-50, staying near the AL East-leading Rays and atop the AL wild-card.