George Lombard has been promoted from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the New York Yankees, but this is not the MLB call-up he was hoping for.
Key points
George Lombard promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Not an MLB call-up as expected
Previously played for Double-A Somerset
New York YankeesDouble-A SomersetTriple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Lombard, who won't turn 21 until June, has certainly earned this move up the ladder.
He already was viewed as having an MLB-ready glove, but his bat had to show improvement. It has so far this season.
Through 20 games at Somerset, Lombard was hitting .312 with eight doubles, four homers, four steals and a .971 OPS.
This will mark his first foray to Triple-A, which is the last rung on the ladder on the way up to the major leagues.
The Yankees are still waiting for Anthony Volpe to return from injury, and in the meantime, has been the Yanks' regular shortstop.
Q&A
Why was George Lombard not called up to the MLB?
George Lombard was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre instead of receiving an MLB call-up, indicating the Yankees' decision to further develop him at a higher minor league level.
What team did George Lombard play for before his promotion?
Before his promotion, George Lombard played for the Double-A Somerset team in the Yankees' minor league system.
What does George Lombard's promotion mean for his future with the Yankees?
George Lombard's promotion to Triple-A suggests that the Yankees see potential in him, but it also indicates that he still has more development to undergo before reaching the MLB.
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