​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees reacts after grounding out in his first at-bat of his MLB debut during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George 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. The Yankees won 2-0. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)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. DecisionGettyGeorge 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 would like to see George Lombard Jr lead off I promise he can survive the responsibility he won’t explode.— Gary Sheffield Jr. (@GarysheffieldJr) August 6, 2026Lombard 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 PostGettyGeorge 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. Like HEAVY’s content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post New York Yankees Urged To Make Bold George Lombard Jr. Decision appeared first on HEAVY.