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08-07-2025
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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report: Will JJ Wetherholt force the Cardinals' hand and get a call-up this season?
A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025. That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy baseball roster this season. Advertisement 1. Jordan Lawlar, 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks 2025 stats: 53 G, .319/.410/.583, 10 HR, 18 SB, 30 BB, 60 SO at Triple-A Reno; 8 G .000/.175/.000, 0 SB, 3 BB, 9 SO at Arizona. Well, now it gets tricky. There's no prospect who appears to be on the cusp in the minors — we had a nice run where we got to cheat at the top spot because of an imminent promotion for four straight weeks — and while Lawlar is the most talented prospect at the Triple-A level, he's now on the injured list with a hamstring strain. I'm still rolling with Lawlar as my top guy, because if he does get a chance to play sometime after the All-Star break, he's the prospect who has the best chance to fill five different categories. All that's been announced so far is that the former sixth overall pick is going to miss 'weeks,' so even if that debut doesn't come until August, I'll take him over any prospect right now. Call me crazy. 2. Samuel Basallo, C/1B, Baltimore Orioles 2025 stats: 57 G, .253/.372/.547, 16 HR, 0 SB, 36 BB, 51 SO at Triple-A Norfolk. Advertisement Frustrating. Even with the Orioles' catching depth dwindling by the minute, Baltimore has decided to roll with Jacob Stallings and Alex Jackson behind the plate rather than call up their top hitting prospect who has put up strong numbers in Triple-A. Clearly Baltimore is playing the long game with the backstop/first baseman position, and maybe if the Orioles were in playoff contention they'd be singing a different tune. I still have Basallo second on this list because there's no player in Triple-A outside of Lawlar who offers more fantasy upside; especially when you consider his positional value. If Baltimore changes its mind, fantasy managers should rush to add Basallo as well. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] 3. Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners 2025 stats: 66 G, .308/.425/.470, 9 HR, 4 SB, 49 BB, 52 SO at Triple-A Tacoma. Advertisement Ford continues to get on base at an impressive rate, and continues to do so while getting plenty of hits and drawing plenty of walks. Meanwhile, Mitch Garver has started to swing the bat better and has been solid behind the plate. Imagine me telling you Garver was going to become a defense-first backup catcher when the Mariners signed him to a two-year, $24 million deal. It's hard to imagine that Garver makes the Mariners better than Ford would, and there'd be plenty of ways to get him in the lineup assuming Jorge Polanco starts playing in the field on a more consistent basis. There's a little more risk with Ford in 2025, but there's reward because of his catcher-eligibility as well. 4. C.J. Kayfus, OF/1B, Cleveland Guardians 2025 stats: 73, .313/.406/.563, 12 HR, 4 SB, 39 BB, 81 SO at Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. We got a newbie. Welcome, C.J. Kayfus. He was a 2023 third-round selection who has done nothing but hit at every level, and that includes the International League where he's slashing .297/.382/.554 with 11 homers over 55 games with Columbus. He's a left-handed hitter who can hit for both average and power, and has shown the ability to produce against both right- and left-handed hurlers. Right now he's playing mostly at first base, and that's one position the Guardians seem to not need room. He's a good enough athlete to handle the corner outfield, however, and it's pretty easy to see him being a solid fantasy option if/when Cleveland gave him that opportunity. He's not getting nearly enough attention in keeper leagues as well, so if that's what you read these articles for, go get him. Advertisement 5. JJ Wetherholt, INF, St. Louis Cardinals 2025 stats: 62 G, .300/.425/.466, 7 HR, 14 SB, 44 BB, 41 SO at Double-A Springfield. We are officially deep enough in the season where it becomes 'ok' to list players that have a real chance to not make their debut in 2025. The best of those players, in my humble estimation, is Wetherholt. The seventh pick of last year's draft out of West Virginia, Wetherholt has plus-speed, above-average power in a left-handed bat, and one of the best projected hit tools regardless of level. He's alternated between playing shortstop and second base as of late, and it'd probably be the latter position if Wetherholt is going to break into the Cardinals' everyday lineup. There are players with a higher ceiling than he possesses, but not many, and very few who have a higher (perceived) floor. Around the minors I debated a few players for the fourth spot — Wetherholt is probably going to remain in spot five until he receives a promotion to Triple-A or St. Louis — and the one that just missed was Cubs' outfield prospect Owen Caissie. Caissie went 3-for-5 during Sunday's game for Triple-A Iowa, and is slashing .280/.388/.556 with 16 homers over 70 games in the Pacific Coast League. The power being there is no surprise, but even with a considerable amount of swing-and-miss as seen in 93 strikeouts over 261 at-bats, his hit tool has a chance to be above average because there's so much loud contact. The problem for Caissie in 2025 is there's just no room at the inn, but if a spot opened up — or if he was to be traded in a blockbuster deal — he'd be well worth an add in most fantasy formats. Advertisement We featured Ryan Johnson last week, but we have to do it again after the top pitching prospect in the Angels' system had one of the best starts of any minor-league pitcher in 2025 for High-A Tri City on Saturday. He fired a complete game while allowing just one hit, and was able to strike out 12 without issuing a walk. Johnson has now gone seven innings in his last four starts — something you don't see in the majors very often, much less the minors — and allowed a total of four runs over 30 innings with a K/BB ratio of 32:4. Yes, Johnson wasn't ready for the majors, but you see why Los Angeles was so excited about the 22-year-old's potential. He has a chance to be a good one. Speaking of players that are too good for their current levels. Dakota Jordan was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 draft out of Mississippi State, but don't let that round fool you; he was considered one of the best collegiate athletes in the class and the Giants paid him a bonus just under $2 million to procure his services. He's spent all year with Low-A San Jose and is slashing .303/.377/.454 with seven homers and 27 stolen bases over 75 games. It's a little weird seeing a 22-year-old playing at that level, but it's nice to see him excelling at least. He's a tremendous athlete who was a former three-star wide receiver recruit out of high school, and there's the potential for considerable power in his right-handed bat as he fine tunes some things. Jordan should receive a challenge in High-A, but either way, he could be a solid option in fantasy leagues by the end of the decade. Advertisement The Rockies probably aren't going to make the postseason it looks like (hold for laughter), but they do have a solid farm system, and one of the more underrated prospects in that system is left-hander Konner Eaton. Eaton was a sixth-round selection out of George Mason by the Rockies in 2024, and he has a 3.31 ERA and 92/30 K/BB ratio over 84 1/3 innings in his professional season with High-A Spokane. He's been even better than that lately; he's thrown 13 shutout innings with 19 strikeouts against three walks over his past two starts. Eaton's stuff is certainly good enough to play at the highest level with a plus-slider and a mid-90s fastball that offers good movement, but the question has been if he can repeat his delivery well enough to throw consistent strikes. If the command is close to average he's a starter — potentially a mid-rotation one — but if not, it's easy to see Eaton being a potential high-leverage reliever. He's a name to keep an eye on over the coming seasons.
NBC Sports
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Top fantasy baseball prospects: C.J. Kayfus on the rise, Ryan Johnson impressing in High-A
A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025. That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season. 1. Jordan Lawlar, 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks 2025 stats: 53 G, .319/.410/.583, 10 HR, 18 SB, 30 BB, 60 SO at Triple-A Reno; 8 G .000/.175/.000, 0 SB, 3 BB, 9 SO at Arizona. Well, now it gets tricky. There's no prospect who appears to be on the cusp in the minors -- we had a nice run where we got to cheat at the top spot because of an imminent promotion for four straight weeks -- and while Lawlar is the most talented prospect at the Triple-A level, he's now on the injured list with a hamstring strain. I'm still rolling with Lawlar as my top guy, because if he does get a chance to play sometime after the All-Star break, he's the prospect who has the best chance to fill five different categories. All that's been announced so far is that the former sixth-overall pick is going to miss 'weeks,' so even if that debut doesn't come until August, I'll take him over any prospect right now. Call me crazy. 2. Samuel Basallo, C/1B, Baltimore Orioles 2025 stats: 57 G, .253/.372/.547, 16 HR, 0 SB, 36 BB, 51 SO at Triple-A Norfolk. Frustrating. Even with the Orioles catching depth dwindling by the minute, Baltimore has decided to roll with Jacob Stallings and Alex Jackson behind the plate rather than call up their top hitting prospect who has put up those numbers in Triple-A. Clearly Baltimore is playing the long game with the backstop/first baseman, and maybe if the Orioles were in playoff contention they'd be singing a different tune. I still have to have Basallo second on this list because there's no player in Triple-A outside of Lawlar who offers more fantasy upside; especially when you consider his positional value. If Baltimore changes their mind, fantasy managers should rush to add Basallo as well. 3. Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners 2025 stats: 66 G, .308/.425/.470, 9 HR, 4 SB, 49 BB, 52 SO at Triple-A Tacoma. Ford continues to get on base at an impressive rate, and continues to do so while getting plenty of hits and drawing plenty of walks. Meanwhile, Mitch Garver has started to swing the bat better and has been solid behind the plate (note: imagine me telling you Garver was going to become a defense-first backup catcher when the Mariners signed to his two-year, $24 million deal), but it's hard to imagine that Garver makes the Mariners better than Ford would, and there'd be plenty of ways to get him in the lineup assuming Jorge Polanco starts playing in the field on a more consistent basis. There's a little more risk with Ford in 2025, but there's reward because of his catcher-eligibility as well. 4. C.J. Kayfus, OF/1B, Cleveland Guardians 2025 stats: 73, .313/.406/.563, 12 HR, 4 SB, 39 BB, 81 SO at Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. We got a newbie. Welcome, C.J. Kayfus was a 2023 third-round selection who has done nothing but hit at every level, and that includes the International League where he's slashing .297/.382/.554 with 11 homers over 55 games with Columbus. He's a left-handed hitter who can hit for both average and power, and he's shown the ability to produce against both right and left-handed hurlers. Right now he's playing mostly at first base, and that's one position the Guardians seem to not need room. He's a good enough athlete to handle the corner outfield, however, and it's pretty easy to see him being a solid fantasy option if/when Cleveland gave him that opportunity. He's not getting nearly enough attention in keeper leagues as well, so if that's what you read these articles for, go get him. 5. JJ Wetherholt, INF, St. Louis Cardinals 2025 stats: 62 G, .300/.425/.466, 7 HR, 14 SB, 44 BB, 41 SO at Double-A Springfield. We are officially deep enough in the season where it becomes 'ok' to liste players that have a real chance to not make their debut in 2025. The best of those players, in my relatively humble estimation, is Wetherholt. The seventh pick of last year's draft out of West Virginia, Wetherholt has plus speed, above-average power in a left-handed bat, and one of the best projected hit tools regardless of level. He's alternated between playing shortstop and second base as of late, and it'd probably be the latter position if Wetherholt is going to break into the Cardinals' everyday lineup. There are players with a higher ceiling than he possesses, but not many, and very few who have a higher (perceived) floor. Around the minors: I debated a few players for the fourth spot -- Wetherholt is probably going to remain in spot five until he receives a promotion to Triple-A or St. Louis -- and the one that just missed was Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie. Caissie went 3-for-5 during Sunday's game for Triple-A Iowa, and he's now slashing .280/.388/.556 with 16 homers over 70 games in the Pacific Coast League. The power being there is no surprise, but even with a considerable amount of swing-and-miss as seen in 93 strikeouts over 261 at-bats, his hit tool has a chance to be above-average because there's so much loud contact. The problem for Caissie in 2025 is there's just no room at the inn, but if a spot opened up -- or if he was to be traded in a blockbuster deal -- he'd be well worth an add in most fantasy formats. We featured Ryan Johnson last week, but we have to do it again after the top pitching prospect in the Angels system had one of the best starts of any minor-league pitcher in 2025 for High-A Tri City on Saturday. He fired a complete game while allowing just one hit, and he was able to strike out 12 without issuing a walk. Johnson has now gone seven innings in his last four starts -- something you don't see in the majors very often, much less the minors -- and allowed a total of four runs over 30 innings with a K/BB ratio of 32/4. Yes, Johnson wasn't ready for the majors, but you see why Los Angeles was so excited about the 22-year-old's potential. He has a chance to be a good one. Speaking of players that are too good for their current levels. Dakota Jordan was selected in the fourth-round of the 2024 draft out of Mississippi State, but don't let that round fool you; he was considered one of the best collegiate bats in the class and the Giants paid him a bonus just under $2 million to procure his services. He's spent all year with Low-A San Jose and is now slashing .303/.377/.454 with seven homers and 27 stolen bases over 75 games. It's a little weird seeing a 22-year-old playing at that level, but it's nice to see him excelling at it, at least. He's a tremendous athlete who was a former three-star wide receiver recruit out of high school, and there's the potential for considerable power in his right-handed bat as he fine tunes some things. Jordan should receive a challenge in High-A soon, but either way, he could be a solid option in fantasy leagues by the end of the decade. The Rockies probably aren't going to make the postseason it looks like (hold for laughter), but they do have a solid farm system, and one of the more underrated prospects in that system is left-hander Konner Eaton. Eaton was a sixth-round selection out of George Mason by the Rockies in 2024, and he's forged a 3.31 ERA and 92/30 K/BB ratio over 84 1/3 innings in his professional season with High-A Spokane. He's been even better than that lately, as his last two starts have seen him throw 13 shutout innings with 19 strikeouts against three walks. Eaton's stuff is certainly good enough to play at the highest level with a plus slider and a mid 90s fastball that offers good movement, but the question has been if he can repeat his delivery well enough to throw consistent strikes. If the command is close to average he's a starter -- potentially a mid-rotation one -- but if not, it's easy to see Eaton being a potential high-leverage reliever. He's a name to keep an eye on over the coming seasons.
NBC Sports
01-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Top fantasy baseball prospects: Lazaro Montes, Spencer Jones impressing after promotions
A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025. That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season. 1. Jordan Lawlar, 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks 2025 stats: 53 G, .319/.410/.583, 10 HR, 18 SB, 30 BB, 60 SO at Triple-A Reno; 8 G .000/.175/.000, 0 SB, 3 BB, 9 SO at Arizona. Well, now it gets tricky. There's no prospect who appears to be on the cusp in the minors -- we had a nice run where we got to cheat at the top spot because of an imminent promotion for four straight weeks -- and while Lawlar is the most talented prospect at the Triple-A level, he's now on the injured list with a hamstring strain. I'm still rolling with Lawlar as my top guy, because if he does get a chance to play sometime after the All-Star break, he's the prospect who has the best chance to fill five different categories. All that's been announced so far is that the former sixth-overall pick is going to miss 'weeks,' so even if that debut doesn't come until August, I'll take him over any prospect right now. Call me crazy. 2. Samuel Basallo, C/1B, Baltimore Orioles 2025 stats: 54 G, .264/.390/.579, 16 HR, 0 SB, 36 BB, 47 SO at Triple-A Norfolk. Basallo added another homer last week, and pitchers are starting to give the young backstop the 'we're not gonna let you beat us' treatment. He had a pair of three-walk efforts, and he continues to impress in his ability to draw free passes without a ton of swing-and-miss. In fact, he struck out just one time since our last update while drawing eight bases on balls. That's a great figure even before you consider the profile; this is not a dink-and-dunk hitter; on the contrary. Basallo should get a promotion to Baltimore this summer, and the fact he'll have catcher-eligibility adds to the intrigue. 3. Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners 2025 stats: 601 G, .306/.418/.459, 8 HR, 3 SB, 43 BB, 48 SO at Triple-A Tacoma. It looked like Ford was going to make his MLB debut this weekend against the Rangers, but it turned out to be a false alarm with Mitch Garver avoiding a trip to the injuries list with his head injury. Still, it seems like a promotion to Seattle isn't far away, even with Garver starting to swing the bat better. Seattle needs offensive help, and Ford's ability to get on base while tapping into his power at the age of 22 makes him a candidate to provide said help. Keep in mind that Cal Raleigh gets lots of playing time as the designated hitter, and it's reasonable to think Seattle would find a way to get Ford at-bats even with the MVP-level season from Raleigh. 4. JJ Wetherholt, INF, St. Louis Cardinals 2025 stats: 57 G, .305/.430/.453, 5 HR, 13 SB, 41 BB, 35 SO at Double-A Springfield. We are officially deep enough in the season where it becomes 'ok' to liste players that have a real chance to not make their debut in 2025. The best of those players, in my relatively humble estimation, is Wetherholt. The seventh pick of last year's draft out of West Virginia, Wetherholt has plus speed, above-average power in a left-handed bat, and one of the best projected hit tools regardless of level. He's alternated between playing shortstop and second base as of late, and it'd probably be the latter position if Wetherholt is going to break into the Cardinals' everyday lineup. There are players with a higher ceiling than he possesses, but not many, and very few who have a higher (perceived) floor. 5. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies 2025 stats: 13 G, 51.2 IP, 4.18 ERA, .246 BAA, 19 BB, 57 SO at Low-A Clearwater and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Painter's latest start was a relatively familiar one, for better and worse. He went 4 1/3 innings and allowed two runs over five hits, and he struck out five and walked one. That's far from a terrible outing and shows Painter's potential to pile up the strikeouts with inarguably the best stuff of any pitcher in the minors. The concern for 2025 is that he's not getting deep into games, and the Phillies are going to treat the pitcher with kid gloves after he missed the last two seasons. Still, because of his upper-echelon stuff and well above-average ability to command it, Painter would absolutely be worthy of an addition in the majority of redraft leagues. Around the minors: The Mariners called up Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo to Double-A Arkansas, and both hitters have come out swinging. Literally and figuratively. Montes has homered in three of his first six games with the Travelers, while Arroyo is slashing .333/.452/.542 with a homer and two doubles. It seems more likely that both players are going to make their debut in 2026 than it does this season, but it can't be ruled out for the reasons we mentioned in Ford's write up. Both have a chance to be excellent fantasy options, but Montes and his unreal power from the left side is particularly intriguing. The Pirates are kind of a mess, but they do have some intriguing pitchers both in the minors and at the highest level, and one who may have gone under the radar is Hunter Barco. A 24-year-old left-hander who went with the 44th pick in 2022, Barco dominated in a short-stint in Double-A while not allowing an earned run over 24 innings, and after a bit of a scuffle when first promoted to Indianapolis, he's been excellent as of late. He has allowed just one run over his last 12 frames, and he's done so while showing his ability to command three above-average pitches; in particular a splitter that can give hitters from both sides of the plate fits. He should make starts before the end of the year with Pittsburgh, and there's enough upside to suggest he'll be fantasy-relevant in the coming campaigns. You'd be forgiven if you forgot about him because it was a reliever and it was a reliever who posted a 7.24 ERA, but remember the modicum of hype around Ryan Johnson? After he forged a bloated 7.24 ERA in his relief stints, the Angels decided to move Johnson to High-A Tri-City, and to work as a starter. The results have been solid, as he's gone seven innings in his last three outings for the Dust Devils, and in his last start he allowed no runs on three hits with eight strikeouts. The 74th pick of last year's draft has the deception in his delivery and a deep enough arsenal to be an effective starter, and command projects well above-average. Don't expect Johnson to be in the majors again soon, but don't give up on him as a fantasy prospect based on a bad decision made by the Angels this spring. Spencer Jones was the 25th pick of the 2022 draft by the Yankees, and his first two full professional seasons would best be described as middling. His 2025 season appears to be his breakout campaign, and after slashing .274/.389/.594 with Double-A Somerset over 49 games, he received a promotion to Triple-A Scanton/Wilkes-Barre. It's a very small sample, but he continued that good run by going 4-for-13 with homers in two of his three games. Jones has considerable power in his left-handed bat from his 6-foot-7 frame, and while he's assuredly going to pick up his fair share of strikeouts became of his frame, the ball jumps off his bat to give him a chance to hit for a decent average; and he's a patient hitter who gives pitchers a reason to not throw him strikes. Jones could make his debut in 2025, and the potential for pop makes him worthy of consideration if/when that takes place.
New York Post
08-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Fantasy baseball: Stashing prospects can be solid strategy — but don't bank on it
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Prospect fever is real. Every season, fantasy baseball managers scour minor league boxscores and prospect rankings in hopes of discovering the next big breakout star before anyone else. Though this strategy can pay off, stashing rookies on your fantasy roster is trickier than it seems — especially when roster spots are limited and immediate playing time isn't guaranteed. Talent alone isn't enough, opportunity is just as important. Take, for instance, top prospect Matt Shaw. He is loaded with upside, but what makes him an appealing stash is his clear path to at-bats. An infielder in the Cubs organization, Shaw has surged through the system and is knocking on the door with little in his way at second base or third, depending on team needs. Matt Shaw hits a single in the ninth inning of the Cubs' road loss to the Nationals on June 5, 2025. AP When a rookie's timeline aligns with organizational need, stashing makes sense — even if the player is not on the roster yet. Nevertheless, many prospects, even those producing elite numbers in Triple-A, are stuck behind established big leaguers. Case in point: Jordan Lawlar. Lawlar, one of the most talented young infielders in the game, is raking at Triple-A Reno. His numbers are fantasy gold — .339/.419/.583 with seven home runs, 37 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. But there is one big problem: There is no room for him in Arizona's infield. Ketel Marte is an All-Star at second, Geraldo Perdomo is quietly excelling at shortstop, and Eugenio Suárez remains a productive veteran at third. Lawlar's recent eight-game MLB call-up underscored the issue — he barely saw the field and was quickly sent back to the minors. As long as the Diamondbacks remain healthy and competitive, Lawlar's fantasy impact will remain limited — regardless of how ready he looks in the minors. Roman Anthony runs to first base during a Red Sox spring training game against Mexico's Sultanes on March 24, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Another prime example is Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony. The 20-year-old is drawing attention with his high OBP and emerging power — .291/.422/.485 with nine homers and three steals at Triple-A Worcester. From a raw talent perspective, Anthony looks like a future star. But Boston's outfield is crowded. Ceddanne Rafaela is a regular in center field, Wilyer Abreu is playing well in right, and Jarren Duran has secured left field. Unless the Red Sox make a trade, shift Rafael Devers to first base (which opens up the DH spot or third), or move Rafaela to shortstop (pushing Trevor Story off the field), there is no room for Anthony to see regular big league at-bats. In redraft leagues, wasting a roster spot on a stash with no clear timetable for promotion is dangerous. Roster flexibility is critical, especially during the long grind of the fantasy season, when injuries and slumps require constant adjustments. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting The bottom line: Fantasy managers need to weigh not just talent but opportunity. Stashing a prospect like Matt Shaw? Go for it. But holding onto Jordan Lawlar or Roman Anthony in standard formats may do more harm than good — at least for now. Howard Bender is the head of content at Follow him on X @rotobuzzguy and catch him on the award-winning 'Fantasy Alarm Radio Show' on the SiriusXM fantasy sports channel weekdays from 6-8 p.m. Go to for all your fantasy baseball news and advice.
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Diamondbacks to Promote MLB's No. 4 Prospect, Plan to Play Him Regularly
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. On Monday, MLB updated its top 100 rankings after the graduation off the list by Kristian Campbell of the Boston Red Sox, Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves and Cam Smith of the Houston Astros. Remaining on the list at the No. 4 spot in the rankings was Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar. It was reported late Sunday night by Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic that Lawlar was being promoted to the major leagues and would join the Diamondbacks for their upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Jordan Lawlar #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the World Series at Chase Field on October 31, 2023... PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Jordan Lawlar #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the World Series at Chase Field on October 31, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. MoreLawlar has actually already spent time in the major leagues. He appeared in 14 regular season games as well as three postseason games during the 2023 season. He had a .129 average with 11 strikeouts in 31 at-bats. Lawlar was sent all the way down to rookie ball to begin last season. Injuries limited him to just 23 games before he was shut down for the year, and his return to the diamond this season has been spectacular to watch. Lawlar has a slash line of .336/.413/.579 in the minors, which comes out to a .992 OPS. He's hit 15 doubles, two triples, six home runs, drove in 31 runs and stolen 13 bases. All of those stats have earned him a re-call to the major league level. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has made it known that when Lawlar was promoted to the major leagues, the team would find a way to get him on the field and get him consistent at-bats. "Based on some of the things I'm telling you -- guys needing days off -- we could, if we need to, we could probably get (Lawlar in the lineup) 3-4 days a week, and that's enough at-bats per week. There's different criteria for different players," said Lovullo, according to It can be expected that he will spend time at shortstop as well as second base. He also may spend time in the outfield if needed. Lawlar, as well as the entire Diamondbacks organization, is hoping his second stint in the major leagues will go much better than the first one did. More MLB: Yankees Get New Bad Break as Rehabbing $18 Million Righty 'Can't Get Over Hump'
