Yankees call up top prospect George Lombard Jr to play shortstop, activate outfielder Heliot Ramos

NEW YORK — George Lombard Jr. was returning from a long trip for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Monday when the highly touted shortstop found out he was joining the Yankees.

Heliot Ramos was preparing to play for the Giants against the Rangers when the outfielder discovered he was traded to the Yankees.