On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home).
The Yankees are coming off a 3-1 win on Friday.
George Lombard Jr. (who batted 5th) finished with one hit and three strikeouts.
Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees scores off a sacrifice fly from teammate José Caballero in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “NYY Yankees Lineup 08/22 1. Trent Grisham CF 2. Ben Rice DH 3. Heliot Ramos LF 4. Luis Garcia 1B 5. Spencer Jones RF 6. George Lombard SS 7. Jazz Chisholm Jr. 2B 8. Austin Wells C 9. Jose Caballero 3B”
Lombard Jr. has been moved down to the 6th spot in the order on Saturday.
The 21-year-old rookie is batting .288 with 15 hits, two home runs, five RBIs, nine runs and one stolen base in 15 games.
He made his MLB debut earlier this month.
Social Media Reacts To Saturday’s Lineup
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees is called out at third base after running off the base path in the third inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 14, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
Gary Sheffield Jr.: “Love Jones Lombard back to back”
@Cazer007: “C’mon Yankee fans let’s be better and support this guy Ramos! I know he’s been bad, but he’s gotta be feeling the weight of that uniform.. he’s a lefty specialist and the only reason he’s playing everyday is because belli isn’t back yet..until then let’s not kill the guy!”
@InvestSportsInc: “Let’s make it SIX in a row, fellas! Keep it rolling!”
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@elyankeelover: “I love not being able to wait for the games again man. yankees playing good.”
@HeirJordan213: “Keep stacking Wins.”
Looking At New York Right Now
GettyJosé Caballero #72 of the New York Yankees sends a hit by Myles Straw of the Toronto Blue Jays to first for the out in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 73-55 record in 128 games.
They are 3.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first.
Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change In Middle Of Blue Jays Series