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Yankees option Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Yankees option Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A

Summary

The New York Yankees have demoted Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room for George Lombard Jr. and Heliot Ramos. Lombard, the Yankees’ top prospect, debuted at shortstop on August 4, 2026, following Volpe's struggles this season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in both players' futures despite the demotions. Volpe has had a challenging year, batting.246 with one home run in 56 games before the option. Domínguez similarly struggled, hitting.230 with six home runs this season after showing promise in previous years.

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Status Watch

•Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
•George Lombard Jr. debuted at shortstop for the Yankees on August 4, 2026.
•Volpe batted.246 with one home run in 56 MLB games this season.
•Domínguez recorded a.230 average with six home runs in 53 games this year.
•Both players' performance will be crucial for the Yankees' long-term plans.

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — How do Anthony Volpe, Jasson Domínguez fit into Yankees’ future after demotions to Triple-A?

What they're saying

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A little over three years ago, Anthony Volpe was the one in this position. It was Opening Day of the 2023 season, and all eyes were on Volpe, then the Yankees’ 21-year-old top prospect, as he started at shortstop in his MLB debut. Fast forward to Tuesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx, and George Lombard Jr. fit that exact same bill: age 21, the Yankees’ top ...
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