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Originally Published 4 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled top prospect Jordan Lawlar to the majors after his injuries and limited playing time in the minors, aiming to evaluate his readiness for regular MLB duty in the final month of the season amid team roster changes and upcoming offseason priorities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Arizona Sports
Jordan Lawlar, a top prospect for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been recalled from Triple-A Reno for his third MLB opportunity after recovering from a hamstring injury. Despite a previous poor performance in May, Lawlar has shown strong offensive numbers in the minors and is working on improving his hitting against breaking balls. The team views him as a future mainstay, and this call-up provides him a chance to prove his readiness at the major league level.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Jordan Lawlar, the Arizona Diamondbacks' sixth overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft, made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs. The 21-year-old shortstop batted eighth and grounded out in his first at-bat. Lawlar was promoted to the majors after a hot streak at Triple-A Reno, where he hit .358 with five home runs in 16 games. Although he struggled at Double-A earlier in the year, changes to his approach at the plate earned him the opportunity. The Diamondbacks hope Lawlar's performance can make a difference in their playoff race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Arizona Sports
The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up their top prospect, Jordan Lawlar, from Triple-A Reno to join their push for a postseason spot. Lawlar, a five-tool athlete, will start at shortstop and bat eighth against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Torey Lovullo has confirmed that Lawlar will be the starting shortstop against left-handed pitchers for the remainder of the season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Arizona Sports
The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up their top prospect, shortstop Jordan Lawlar, to join the team in their push for a National League Wild Card spot. Lawlar, who was selected sixth overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, has shown impressive performance in the minor leagues, including a 1.050 OPS, five home runs, and 19 RBIs in just 16 games with Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks designated their longest-tenured player, Nick Ahmed, for assignment to make room for Lawlar. The 21-year-old Lawlar is known for his athleticism, strong bat-to-ball skills, and improving defensive abilities at shortstop.