Yankees promote George Lombard Jr. after MLB trade deadline
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New York Yankees have promoted shortstop George Lombard Jr., their top prospect, to the major leagues, following the MLB trade deadline. Lombard, who was hitting.268 with six home runs and ten steals at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, will be the starting shortstop. This move comes after the Yankees' loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, with the team also acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos before the deadline. To make room for Lombard and Ramos, the Yankees demoted shortstop Anthony Volpe and optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez.
- •Lombard Jr. had six home runs and ten steals in Triple-A.
- •Yankees lost to the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the announcement.
- •Anthony Volpe was demoted to make space for Lombard.
- •Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos were acquired before the deadline.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Make ‘Big Trade’ With Callup Of George Lombard Jr.
- 1:58 PMCBS MLB — Yankees promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. for MLB debut after quiet trade deadline, per report
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Lombard Jr. called up after quiet Trade Deadline
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: New York Yankees Promoting Top Prospect George Lombard Jr.
- 5:52 AMESPN — Source: Yanks to call up top prospect Lombard
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Make Major George Lombard Jr. Move After Trade Deadline
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees call up top prospect George Lombard Jr. after MLB trade deadline
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees make major George Lombard Jr. announcement after MLB trade deadline
"The New York Yankees have made an exciting decision on top prospect George Lombard Jr. during the St. Louis Cardinals series. The post BREAKING: New York Yankees Promoting Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. appeared first on HEAVY.
"A day after the wild MLB 2026 Trade Deadline, the New York Yankees swapped their own shortstops. Much-hyped George Lombard Jr., is replacing much-maligned Anthony Volpe.
"Lombard Jr. promoted as Volpe gets demoted; Yanks kicked tires on Skubal and Rutschman; Judge still expected back, timeline unclear; Mantle’s sons throw out first pitch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:38 PMNew York Yankees Make ‘Big Trade’ With Callup Of George Lombard Jr.
A day after the wild MLB 2026 Trade Deadline, the New York Yankees swapped their own shortstops. Much-hyped George Lombard Jr., is replacing much-maligned Anthony Volpe.
- CBS MLBAug 4, 2026, 1:58 PMYankees promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. for MLB debut after quiet trade deadline, per report
The Yankees demoted shortstop Anthony Volpe ahead of Lombard's promotion
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: Lombard Jr. called up after quiet Trade Deadline
Lombard Jr. promoted as Volpe gets demoted; Yanks kicked tires on Skubal and Rutschman; Judge still expected back, timeline unclear; Mantle’s sons throw out first pitch.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:25 AMBREAKING: New York Yankees Promoting Top Prospect George Lombard Jr.
The New York Yankees have made an exciting decision on top prospect George Lombard Jr. during the St. Louis Cardinals series. The post BREAKING: New York Yankees Promoting Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 5:52 AMSource: Yanks to call up top prospect Lombard
The Yankees plan on calling up top prospect George Lombard Jr. on Tuesday after optioning shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A, a source said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:05 AMYankees Make Major George Lombard Jr. Move After Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees have made a big move involving top prospect George Lombard Jr.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:51 AMYankees call up top prospect George Lombard Jr. after MLB trade deadline
A big piece of the Yankees' future is here.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:28 AMYankees make major George Lombard Jr. announcement after MLB trade deadline
The top prospect in the Yankees organization had a big deadline day without changing teams
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