Yankees’ No. 1 prospect, 2 unranked sluggers raking in High-A

Yankees promoting top prospect George Lombard to Double-A

The Yankees are promoting 19-year-old George Lombard Jr. to Double-A Somerset, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Lombard, the top farmhand in the team’s system and a top-100 prospect, has gotten off to a stellar start at High-A Hudson Valley this season, slashing .329/.496/.488 with one homer, 13 RBI and 11 stolen bases. The natural shortstop has also recorded a 23-to-22 walk-to-strikeout ratio while spending a few innings at second base and thir…

Sources: Yanks send SS Lombard, 19, to Double-A

Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.

Top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. promoted to Double-A after blazing start

After the Yankees' top prospect crushed the competition in 24 games at High-A Hudson Valley, George Lombard Jr. has been promoted to Double-A.

Yankees’ No. 1 prospect, 2 unranked sluggers raking in High-A

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — The hottest hitter in the Yankees’ minor-league system so far this year has been the club’s highest-ranked prospect.

Spencer Jones Breaks Through For Yankees With Overhauled Swing

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones turns heads with new approach at the plate. Standing at an imposing 6-foot-7, New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is making it increasingly difficult for the organization to keep him in Double-A. Currently sharing the minor league lead with eight home runs while showcasing significant adjustments at the plate, Jones presents the Yankees’ front office with an intriguing dilemma: When should they elevate…

Yankees Promote No. 1 Prospect George Lombard Jr. To Double-A (Report)

According to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Yankees have made the call to promote shortstop George Lombard Jr. to Double-A Somerset. Lombard Jr.,…