Yankees announce George Lombard Jr. return ahead of Twins series
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The New York Yankees will have rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. back in the lineup as they start a new series against the Minnesota Twins. Lombard, who did not start in the Yankees' recent 2-0 victory over the New York Mets, will bat sixth and play shortstop, while Jose Caballero shifts to second base. This marks Lombard's return after a brief absence from the starting lineup. He has played 31 games in his rookie season, with three home runs and a.217 batting average. The Yankees won two out of three games against the Mets, setting the stage for continued competition against the Twins.
- •Yankees defeated Mets 2-0 in their last game
- •Lombard will bat sixth and play shortstop
- •Jose Caballero moves to second base for the game
- •Lombard has three home runs in 31 games this season
- •Yankees aim to maintain momentum against the Twins
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"The New York Yankees secured a 2-0 victory on the back of right-handed ace Cam Schlittler on Sunday afternoon against the New York Mets.They ended up winning two out of three in the series and now enter Monday night on the road in Minnesota to take on the Twins.Ahead of Game 1 of the series, […] The post New York Yankees Make Sudden Anthony Volpe Announcement Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Sunday, the New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets by a 2-0 final score to finish off their series. With this victory, the Yankees won two out of their three games against the Mets. Now, they will be looking to stay hot as they begin their series against the Minnesota Twins. As the […] The post New York Yankees Announce Big George Lombard Jr. News Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:57 PMNew York Yankees Make Sudden Anthony Volpe Announcement Before Twins Series
The New York Yankees secured a 2-0 victory on the back of right-handed ace Cam Schlittler on Sunday afternoon against the New York Mets.They ended up winning two out of three in the series and now enter Monday night on the road in Minnesota to take on the Twins.Ahead of Game 1 of the series, […] The post New York Yankees Make Sudden Anthony Volpe Announcement Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:48 PMNew York Yankees Announce Big George Lombard Jr. News Before Twins Series
On Sunday, the New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets by a 2-0 final score to finish off their series. With this victory, the Yankees won two out of their three games against the Mets. Now, they will be looking to stay hot as they begin their series against the Minnesota Twins. As the […] The post New York Yankees Announce Big George Lombard Jr. News Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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