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Yankees make roster changes ahead of Cardinals matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:27 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Yankees make roster changes ahead of Cardinals matchup

Summary

The New York Yankees lost 13-7 to the St. Louis Cardinals on August 3. Ahead of the August 4 game, manager Aaron Boone announced lineup changes, promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. and adding recently acquired outfielder Heliot Ramos. José Caballero, who hit a home run in the last game, will not start in Game 2 and will take a utility role. The Yankees currently hold a 63-50 record, sitting second in the AL East, 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Key Details

•Yankees lost 13-7 to Cardinals in series opener.
•George Lombard Jr. and Heliot Ramos added to lineup.
•José Caballero shifted to a utility role.
•Yankees' current record is 63-50.
•New York trails Tampa Bay Rays by 3.5 games.

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11:27 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce Jose Caballero Decision During Cardinals Series

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The New York Yankees fell 13-7 in their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup in the Bronx, manager Aaron Boone made several lineup changes after promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. and welcoming recently acquired outfielder Heliot Ramos, whom the Yankees acquired before Monday’s trade deadline. Yankees […] The post New York Yankees Announce Jose Caballero Decision During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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