Triple-A Reno will reinstate Jordan Lawlar from its 60-day injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports. Lawlar has been out all season following a torn ligament in his right thumb that required surgery. The shortstop looks good to go again after he wrapped up a seven-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Lawlar got his first taste of the majors in 2023 but struggled. In a small size, he hit just .129/.206/.129, but he’s still viewed as the club’s long-term answer at shortstop.
Good news coming for the Dbacks – top prospect Jordan Lawlar is getting close! Lawlar has been on a minor league rehab assignment in the ACL but will begin playing for Triple A Reno tomorrow.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 10, 2024
Jordan Lawlar is Back in Action on Tuesday
The sixth overall pick of the 2021 MLB Draft, Lawlar has quickly gone through the minor leagues. Between Double-A and Triple-A, Lawlar had 20 home runs and drew walks in 11.4 percent of his plate. appearances. His .278/.378/.496 combined batting line amounted to a 126 wRC+. He also stole 36 bases in 41 tries.
The No. 4 prospect in baseball according to The Athletic’s Keith Law, struggled this spring at the plate. It was an easy enough decision for Arizona to option him to Triple-A. That left incumbent starter Gerardo Perdomo at shortstop. However, Perdomo is on the 10-day injured list with a knee injury and should return before Lawlar gets a look with Arizona.
Jordan Lawlar playing his last ACL game before heading to Reno. 3 hit day and a stolen base #ProspectOne pic.twitter.com/T8usePKFjx
— The Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) June 8, 2024
Lawlar’s Scouting Report
Lawlar shows great instincts on both sides of the ball. He’s improved his footwork and his throwing to the point where he might be a 55 defender. On offense, he’s capable of showing plus bat speed and should get to the 15-20 home run mark at his peak. He’s very short to the ball but still makes solid contact because of his bat speed and wrist strength, with a swing path that will produce more line drives than big flies. He’s an easy plus runner who’s a true base-stealing threat, with an 87 percent success rate in the minors.
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