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Yankees make lineup changes for series finale against Blue Jays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Yankees make lineup changes for series finale against Blue Jays

Summary

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays each won one game in their weekend series, with a rubber match scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced notable lineup adjustments, including the return of Cody Bellinger from the injured list. George Lombard Jr. moves up to the fifth spot in the batting order. In his short time in the majors since August 4, Lombard Jr. has shown strong defensive skills and a solid offensive performance with a.273 batting average. The matchup will be crucial for both teams as they look to enhance their standings as the season progresses.

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Status Watch

•Yankees split first two games of the series with Blue Jays.
•Cody Bellinger returns from the injured list for the Yankees.
•George Lombard Jr. bats fifth, up from sixth in the lineup.
•Lombard Jr. boasts a.273 average with two home runs this season.
•The series finale is set for Sunday afternoon.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Make George Lombard Jr. Change Before Blue Jays Series Finale

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The New York Yankees have split the first two games of their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays, setting up an intriguing rubber match on Sunday afternoon.Ahead of the matchup, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made some notable lineup changes with slugger Cody Bellinger returning from the IL. Bellinger is back in the lineup after […] The post New York Yankees Make George Lombard Jr. Change Before Blue Jays Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
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