Yankees Call Up Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. as Anthony Volpe Optioned
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The Bronx bombers shake up the roster, promoting the 21-year-old shortstop following a loss to the Cardinals.
The New York Yankees have promoted top prospect shortstop George Lombard Jr. ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to CBS Sports. The move comes as part of a broader roster overhaul following the trade deadline and a Monday night loss to the Cardinals.
To create space for Lombard and trade addition outfielder Heliot Ramos, the Yankees sent shortstop Anthony Volpe, outfielder Jasson Domínguez, and reliever Angel Chivilli to Triple-A, CBS Sports reports. This follows Monday's debut of Luis Garcia Jr., who was acquired from the Washington Nationals in a deadline deal.
Lombard, the son of former outfielder George Lombard Sr., entered the season ranked as the No. 26 prospect in baseball by CBS Sports. The 21-year-old has performed well across three levels this year, posting a .284/.411/.498 slash line with 60 walks and 24 doubles over 78 games. In 262 plate appearances at the Triple-A level, he maintained a .405 OBP. CBS Sports notes that while Lombard has a high strikeout rate and occasional inaccuracies in his throwing, he possesses significant range and speed, having stolen 35 of 43 bases in 2025.
The Yankees, currently holding a 63-50 record, are attempting to solve a lack of reliable production at shortstop. The club remains in contention for the American League East title against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and currently holds the top wild-card spot in the AL, per CBS Sports.