Yankees promote top prospect George Lombard Jr. after debut home run
The New York Yankees promoted shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. after he hit a home run in his major-league debut, becoming the 14th Yankee to do so, MLB. com reported. He had been added to the 26-man roster earlier in the week, clearing a spot, according to MLB Trade Rumors. The club then called him up and optioned Anthony Volpe, pinstripealley.
com said. Bleacher Report noted that he was expected to bat eighth in his first game as the Yankees chased a playoff spot. In his debut against the St. Louis Cardinals, Lombard homered to give New York a 2-0 lead that held for a win, The New York Times reported.