Yankees Option Volpe to Triple-A, Call Up Lombard Jr.
Anthony Volpe is headed back to the minors as New York makes a roster move at shortstop, elevating George Lombard Jr.
The New York Yankees have optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Outfielder Jasson Domínguez was also sent down in the same roster shuffle. George Lombard Jr. is being called up to replace Volpe on the active roster. The move signals a short-term change at shortstop for New York.
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