Yankees option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A, promote George Lombard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The New York Yankees announced the optioning of shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A on August 5, 2026, to make room for George Lombard's debut. This move comes as Volpe's performance fell short of expectations, with a reported OPS ranking him among the league's worst hitters. Despite a promising start as a rookie, Volpe's batting struggles prompted the Yankees to seek improvement with Lombard, who is anticipated to have a significant impact on the team moving forward.
- •Anthony Volpe struggles led to his demotion to Triple-A.
- •George Lombard is expected to debut and compete for a starting position.
- •Volpe had a career OPS ranking 155th out of 158 hitters since 2023.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Anthony Volpe stat will prove all fans who wanted him gone right
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