On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home).
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
Most recently, the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 6-1 (in Maryland).
George Lombard Jr. (who batted 6th) finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.
New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees drives in a run with a sacrifice fly in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 19, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
For Friday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “NYY Yankees Lineup 08/21 1. Paul Goldschmidt 1B 2. Amed Rosario 3B 3. Heliot Ramos LF 4. Ben Rice DH 5. George Lombard SS 6. Trent Grisham CF 7. Spencer Jones RF 8. Jose Caballero 2B 9. Ali Sanchez C”
Lombard Jr. has been moved up to the 5th spot in the order on Friday.
The 21-year-old rookie made his MLB debut earlier this month.
He is currently batting .292 with 14 hits, two home runs, five RBIs, eight runs and one stolen base in 14 games.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees tries to beat out a throw to first as he grounds out in the fourth inning of an MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 16, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@BronxBmbrz: “When are they gonna bring up mitch garver”
@MaxMannis: “Stacking the righties up top for the lefty opener”
@LombardIsKing_: “GEORGE AT 5!!”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@JHoyt74: “what in the world is this lineup”
@BillChesney1: “Ramos in the 3 hole is showing a problem, management refuses to drop him in the order. Incompetence at its best!”
Looking At The Yankees
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees have had a very strong 2026 season.
They are the second-place team in the American League East with a 72-55 record in 127 games.
Currently, the Yankees are just 4.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first.
New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change