https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jrContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jrhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jr#u37105Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:19 +0000George Lombard Jr., 21, is now a top fantasy baseball waiver wire target following a successful Major League debut with the New York Yankees. The prospect hit a 392-foot solo home run in the fifth inning against Hunter Dobbins of the St. Louis Cardinals to help secure a 2-0 win at Yankee Stadium. Fantasy analysts from Rotoballer and Yahoo Sports have listed him as a priority pickup for upcoming weeks.Why it mattersLombard was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during a period of roster turnover and a quiet trade deadline. His arrival provides a youth infusion to the Yankees lineup.Wh https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jrhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jr#u37104Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:13 +0000George Lombard Jr. has become a top target for fantasy baseball managers following a successful Major League debut. The 21-year-old hitter helped the New York Yankees secure a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium by hitting a 392-foot solo home run in the fifth inning against Hunter Dobbins. Fantasy analysts from Yahoo Sports and Rotoballer now list Lombard as a priority waiver wire pickup for the coming weeks.Why it mattersLombard was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during a period of roster turnover and a quiet trade deadline for the Yankees. His immediate offe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jrhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yankees-to-promote-george-lombard-jr#u34172Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:07:45 +0000The New York Yankees promoted top prospect George Lombard Jr. from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for his Major League debut on Tuesday. Lombard contributed a 392-foot solo home run in the fifth inning against Hunter Dobbins of the St. Louis Cardinals. This home run helped secure a 2-0 victory for the Yankees. The move follows a quiet trade deadline for the team and coincides with the demotion of other players to the minor leagues.Why it mattersLombard's arrival follows the optioning of Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A. This roster shift represents a significant change in th