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Originally Posted by AirForceChief
Way Down In The Minors:
Quick promotion for Lamb...
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While no game result came about on Monday, major news still hit with a roster move announced by the Kansas City Royals. Southpaw John Lamb has been promoted to Wilmington from Low-A Burlington (MWL). The seventh-best Royals prospect blessed with the system's "Best Control", both accolades according to Baseball America, was a fifth-round pick in 2008. He is scheduled to start Friday night's homestand opener against Myrtle Beach.
The 19-year-old went 2-3 and posted a 1.58 ERA over eight starts with the Bees to open this season. He struck out 43 men over 40.0 IP and walked just 17. Midwest League hitters connected at a slim .188 clip against the California native. Lamb struck out as many as nine batters in a single outing at Low-A, and tossed seven scoreless innings for a win in his final such start against Peoria on Saturday.
Apparently, fellow starter Jairo Cuevas had been on the disabled list since May 11 with right shoulder inflammation. Lamb's addition brings the Blue Rocks active roster to the league maximum of 25.
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With Lamb's promotion to High A, Keaton Hayenga is promoted to Burlington to replace him. Hayenga is another young, projectable pitcher with upside.
Moustakas went 2-4 with another HR last night.