On Thursday, the New York Yankees have the day off.
They most recently dropped two out of three games to the St. Louis Cardinals (at home).
That said, George Lombard Jr. made his MLB debut on Tuesday night.
He has batted 8th in both games.
Yankees Urged To Make George Lombard Jr. Decision
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after the ninth inning of his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Gary Sheffield Jr. believes that the Yankees should make Lombard Jr. their leadoff hitter.
Sheffield Jr. wrote (on August 5): “I would like to see George Lombard Jr lead off I promise he can survive the responsibility he won’t explode.”
I promise he can survive the responsibility he won’t explode.
Lombard Jr. was picked in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
The 21-year-old has a lot of Yankees fans excited.
Reactions To Sheffield Jr.’s Post
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees (C) talks with teammates before his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying in response to Sheffield Jr.:
@frankgarbs: “No way there is too much pressure to get on base or get a hit!! Ya know the same logic should have anywhere in the batting order….”
@NOTPURESLASHER: “I gotta agree cause Trent not good”
@WickstarStrdy: “Gary you tryna scare the boy away?”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@BillChesney1: “We usually agree, got to take a pass on this one though. I like leaving him at the bottom with less pressure and continue to build confidence. If all is good in a couple weeks then move him up.”
@Bknets02: “Are you seriously recommending putting a fresh rookie at the top of the lineup??? His top ability is fielding right now, he still has some learning with the bat. Never manage a baseball team my guy!!”
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 64-51 record in 115 games.
They will remain at home to host Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves on Friday night in the Bronx.
At home, the Yankees are 27-25 in 52 games.
New York Yankees Urged To Make Bold George Lombard Jr. Decision