On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees are playing the Texas Rangers for the second game of their series in Arlington.
The Yankees are coming off a 4-2 win on Monday.
New York Yankees Make Roster Decision
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees prepares to field against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of the spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on March 1, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.
During Tuesday’s game, JackCurryYES reported that George Lombard Jr. is being promoted to Triple-A.
@JackCurryYES wrote: “George Lombard, Jr is being promoted to AAA.”
Lombard Jr. was picked in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
He is currently batting .324 in Double-A.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Lombard Jr. News
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees runs to second base on a two-run double in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@JackCurryYES: “The Yankees have believed Lombard, Jr is ready for the majors from a defensive standpoint. He’s that smooth on the left side of the infield. Now they will monitor how he progresses with the bat at AAA.”
@YankeeReport_: “Huge news from Jack. Lombard is just one step away from the big leagues at just 20 years old.”
@gregp_j: “Yes, George Lombard Jr. is only 20, but a promotion to AAA before the end of April tells you the Yankees have every intention of seeing if he’s big-league ready this summer. Slashing .312/.400/.571 through 20 games this year with Somerset. He had nothing left to prove in AA.”
@PinstripesFr (translated to English): “The climb continues for the Yankees’ #1 prospect, George Lombard Jr.: he’s been promoted to Triple-A!”
@GabeZoda: “Love to see this!! George Lombard Jr has proven, for enough time, that he could hit at the AA level. Now let’s see what he can do in AAA, but his swing decisions and timing has been MUCH improved this year. The defense has always been there, the bat is getting there”
@jared_golds23: “George Lombard jr so far in AA this minor league season: .324/.414/.595/.1.008 24 hits 12 XBH 4 HR 163 WRC+ Any person you ask has nothing but absolutely amazing things to say about this kids defense, now he’s 1 step from the show.”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #21 of the New York Yankees looks on in the seventh inning during the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are currently at the top of the American League East with a 19-10 record in 29 games.
They have one more game against the Rangers before an off day.
On Friday, the Yankees will host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
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