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Yankees activate George Lombard Jr. before Dodgers series
18 Jul
Summary
- George Lombard Jr. has been activated from the injured list.
- Jonathan Ornelas was released from his minor league contract.
- The Yankees enter the series winners of four straight games.
The New York Yankees announced a significant roster move on Friday, July 18, 2026, activating infielder George Lombard Jr. from the 7-day injured list. This comes just before the team opens a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx.
The Yankees had a strong performance heading into the All-Star break, securing victories in their last four games. This momentum will be crucial as they face the Dodgers.
In addition to Lombard Jr.'s return, the Yankees also made another roster change, releasing infielder Jonathan Ornelas from his minor league contract on July 16, 2026.
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