​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 10-5. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 24: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees throws to first base during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run during the fifth inning in 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) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees hits a single as Hunter Goodman #15 of the Colorado Rockies defends in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 08, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) GettyWhen the New York Yankees promoted shortstop George Lombard Jr. to the major leagues in early August, the club optioned Anthony Volpe down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Now that Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been placed on the injured list due to a sprained right thumb, the Yankees are calling Volpe back up to the big leagues before Thursday night’s game against the Rockies.After Wednesday’s win, Lombard made an honest statement on Volpe.New York Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Makes Honest Anthony Volpe StatementGettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 24: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Via SNY Yankees on X:George Lombard Jr. was asked if it’s “awkward” for Anthony Volpe to be called back up after taking his shortstop job “We’re all in the baseball world. We know what the baseball world is like – anything can happen. Excited to have him, excited to work together”George Lombard Jr. was asked if it’s “awkward” for Anthony Volpe to be called back up after taking his shortstop job”We’re all in the baseball world. We know what the baseball world is like – anything can happen. Excited to have him, excited to work together” pic.twitter.com/8lhN64PA2A— SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) September 10, 2026The Yankees have been giving Volpe reps at second base after optioning him to Triple-A early last month. With Chisholm out, it seems Volpe will be playing plenty of second in the big leagues.GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Y