Rattlesnakes announce they recall their infielder Jordan Lawlar and left-handed Brandin Garcia. First baseman Pavin Smith Has been placed on the 10-day injury list due to tensions in the left, until August 28. Right-handed Taylor Rashi In another corresponding move, a triple A Reno has been selected.
Lawlar, 23, has been one of the highest prospects for baseball for some time. After his 21st birthday, he forced his move to the Grand Slam in the second half of 2023. However, he did not run immediately, producing the .129/.206/.129 line on his first 34 set appearance. At that time, these snakes were fighting for nothing to throw him there.
By 2024, given his youth and these numbers, the Rattlesnake is not ready to hand him his major league job. They already have Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte In the midfield spots. They could have tried Lawlar at third base, but got Eugenio Suárez From the sailor. At that time, his contract was guaranteed for one year.
Lawlar could have forced him to get the job from Suárez, especially when Geno was struggling in early 2024. However, Lawlar needed thumb surgery in March and has been out of production for several months. Then, it took him more time to get a hamstring injury. He only played 23 minor league games that year. Meanwhile, Suarez’s fierce speed surged in the second half, so that the Snakes won the 15mm option in 2025.
This left Lawlar blocking major league minutes this year. When he cut .336/.413/.579 in mid-May with Triple-A, he went to great lengths to unlock everything, basically forcing the snake to call him. They think they can spread game time, but it doesn’t really solve it. He was recalled on May 12 but was selected on May 29. In just two weeks, he played eight games and won 22 plates. He didn’t play sporadic match times, nor did he record a blow in that leap.
The Rattlesnake stood out from the argument and sold on deadlines, including sending Suarez back to the sailors. Ideally, Lawlar would take over in a popular corner, but he was under pressure from his hamstrings in late June. He was back on the court a few weeks ago. After ten three games to recover from his physical condition, he is about to rise.
The Snakes can now use the final month of the season to finally give Lawlar some regular major league game time to see how he handles it. His performance could then affect their offseason moves. After this, he still has an option season so they don’t have to give him a job in 2026. However, he doesn’t have much to prove in minors, so it might be time to sink or sink or swim in the show.
This is perhaps especially true given the club’s other priorities. Arizona trades upcoming free agents Merrill Lynch Kelly On the deadline. Zach Gallen Still in the club, but is coming free agent. Corbin Burnes It’s Tommy John’s surgery, at least part of 2026. The bullpen lost Justin Martinez and aj puk Perform UCL surgery. The front desk will surely look for pitching this winter. Given that the outfield upgrades on the menu may also be on the menu Alek Thomas and Jake McCarthy.
With that, the front desk may tend to be with Lawlar and Fire Alexander Fight for a third base job instead of spending money or potential capital to attract others.
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