Yankees promote prospect George Lombard Jr. and demote Volpe, Dominguez

The New York Yankees called up 21-year-old George Lombard Jr. from Triple-A on Monday night, aiming to solve lingering shortstop issues as the regular season winds down. Lombard, a former first-round high-school pick, has recently excelled despite a brief stint on the injured list with sprained fingers. Simultaneously, the club optioned Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A. Manager Aaron Boone lauded Lombard’s outstanding year, noting his continued improvement, strong character, and dedication.

Boone highlighted that Lombard’s rise reflects both his natural ability and diligent work ethic. The roster changes are intended to strengthen the team’s performance in the remaining months of the campaign.