On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Yankees will play the finale of their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers.
The Yankees have lost each of the first two games, so they will look to avoid getting swept.
UPDATE: The Yankees lost 6-2.
Yankees Announced Lombard Jr. News
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, the Yankees announced exciting news about George Lombard Jr.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “George Lombard Jr. has been selected to the 2026 All-Star Futures Game roster 👏”
Lombard Jr. is currently playing in Triple-A for the SWB RailRiders.
Before a recent injury, he had been batting .258 with eight home runs and 25 RBIs in 62 Minor League games (in Double-A and Triple-A).
Social Media Reacts To Lombard Jr. News
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@JonathanThie3: “George, you’re gonna be one of the best players in the major leagues, I know you’re gonna show your younger brother who is the better player because you’re just a very competitive athlete, and that brotherly competition is gonna make you into the best and greatest Yankee ever.”
@Joeythebigboss: “Should be playing on the Yankees instead of Volpe”
@WCJ34: “Can he now be selected to the 2026 New York Yankees roster?”
@yankeesgoddess: “My boy! I can’t wait to see him playing SS for us”
@Bigjamiemusic: “Can we call him up while we’re at it?”
@X275DEAN8: “Can y’all just promote him to the big leagues?”
Yankees fans are very excited about the potential of Lombard Jr.
The 2023 first-round pick is just 21.
Yankees Struggling
The Yankees come into Tuesday afternoon as the second-place team in the American League East with a 48-37 record in 85 games.
They have gone 2-8 over their last ten games (and are 22-17 in 39 games at home).
New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. News During Tigers Series