CHICAGO -- John Lamb has gone through the strenuous recovery process since having Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2011. Now, he's been rewarded for his efforts.
Lamb was called up from Triple-A Omaha as the Royals' 26th man for Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox. The 25-year-old left-hander was eligible for the second game.
The No. 18 prospect in the country in 2011, according to Baseball America, Lamb spent his time since surgery struggling through the Minors as he regained his arm strength. This season in Omaha, he posted a 9-1 record with a 2.