The Kansas City Royals have called up Johnny Giavotella, according to Adam Holt of MLB.com. Giavotella was the Royals second round draft pick of the 2008 First Year Player draft and is ranked as the number 7 prospect in the Royals organization.

Giavotella, 24, is hitting .339/.391/.481 with 9 home runs at AAA Omaha this season.

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