MLB Rumors: Giants to Call Up Mike Yastrzemski, Grandson of Carl Yastrzemski

There's a new Yaz in town.

The Giants are calling up outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from Triple-A Sacramento, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported on Saturday.

Sources: #SFGiants are calling up Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) May 25, 2019

Yastrzemski is the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. This will be the 28-year-old's first taste of the big leagues. 

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Yastrzemski was batting .316 with 12 home runs and a 1.090 OPS for the River Cats in 40 games this season. 

The Giants acquired Yastrzemski in the offseason for pitcher Tyler Herb. A corresponding move is yet to be announced.