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Yankees shuffle lineup with George Lombard Jr. change before Red Sox series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Yankees shuffle lineup with George Lombard Jr. change before Red Sox series

Summary

The New York Yankees are set to face the Boston Red Sox in a divisional series starting Friday night. New York holds the second-best record in the American League, just ahead of Boston, which trails by two games. Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. will remain in the starting lineup despite recent struggles, moving from the fifth to the sixth spot in the batting order. Manager Aaron Boone's decision comes as veteran Paul Goldschmidt and Heliot Ramos return to the lineup. Lombard Jr. has recorded six errors over his last six games but has otherwise shown promise since his call-up on August 4.

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Key Details

•Yankees play Red Sox in pivotal series starting August 28
•Lombard Jr. shifts to sixth in lineup despite recent errors
•Boston trails New York by two games in the standings
•Goldschmidt and Ramos return to Yankees lineup
•Lombard Jr. has committed six errors in six games

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10:49 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change Before Red Sox Series

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The New York Yankees are back home in the Bronx preparing for a massive divisional series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.New York currently owns the second-best record in the American League behind only the Tampa Bay Rays. However, Boston sits just two games behind the Yankees in the standings.Ahead of Friday’s matchup, […] The post New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change Before Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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