While Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe struggles at the plate and in the field, organizational No. 1 George Lombard Jr., already is playing Double-A ball at age 20.

Lombard has been the organization's top-rated prospect almost from the time he suited up for the first time professionally in 2023.

New York Yankees fans have spent recent weeks calling for the club to finally demote or part ways with inconsistent shortstop Anthony Volpe. Major League Baseball announced that Lombard, the sport's No.