Availability
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Wednesday that Jordan Lawlar is likely to start the season in centerfield if he proves he can handle it during spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said last week that Jordan Lawlar would see the majority of his spring work in the outfield, and manager Torey Lovullo said on Wednesday that it will likely be in centerfield. With Blaze Alexander gone and Corbin Carroll (hand) undergoing surgery on Wednesday, putting him at risk of missing the start of the season, Lawlar is in line for an everyday role if he has a solid spring.
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said on Thursday that the majority of Jordan Lawlar’s work in spring training will come in the outfield.
Fantasy Impact
Arizona traded Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, creating a clearer path for former No. 6 overall pick Jordan Lawlar to make the Opening Day roster. Lawlar logged some outfield work in the Dominican Republic this winter and could open the season in left or center field if he has a strong spring, though general manager Mike Hazen said he will also continue to see time in the infield during camp. The 23-year-old appeared in 28 major-league games last season, posting a .182/.257/.288 slash line across 74 plate appearances.
The Diamondbacks recalled INF Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno.
Fantasy Impact
Lawlar takes the roster spot of Pavin Smith who was placed on the injured list. He could see consistent at-bats down the final month of the season.
Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list in Triple-A with a hamstring injury.
Fantasy Impact
Lawlar had been a candidate to be called up to replace injured Ildemaro Vargas but he had missed four games due to a sore hamstring. He left Thursday's game early and now lands on the injured list.
The Diamondbacks optioned Jordan Lawlar to Triple-A Reno.
Fantasy Impact
Lawlar's latest stint in the majors lasts two and a half weeks. He committed two errors in Wednesday's loss, giving him three errors as well as going 0-for-19 over 22 plate appearances since being recalled. He'll continue to try to gain more confidence in Triple-A.