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Yankees activate George Lombard Jr. ahead of Dodgers series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Yankees activate George Lombard Jr. ahead of Dodgers series opener

Summary

The New York Yankees will face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday evening, marking their first game after the All-Star break. The Yankees recently concluded a four-game win streak leading up to the break. Ahead of the series, the team announced the activation of George Lombard Jr. from the 7-Day Injured List, a significant roster change for the Yankees as they look to build on their recent success.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees face Dodgers in Bronx for series opener on July 19.
•Yankees won four consecutive games before the All-Star break.
•George Lombard Jr. activated from the 7-Day Injured List.
•Jonathan Ornelas released from Minor League contract on July 16.

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11:35 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News Before Dodgers Series

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On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will play their first game following the All-Star break when they open up a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx. After struggling for several weeks, the Yankees went into the All-Star break winners of four in a row. New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. […] The post New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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