Fantasy managers may have forgotten about Arizona Diamondbacks SS/3B Jordan Lawlar, the No. 6 pick in the 2021 draft, because he struggled in his brief debut in 2023, at the “ripe old age” of 20. He then missed most of the 2024 season due to injuries and the organization’s MLB infield appears to be set. Lawlar, now 22, may be changing perceptions as he hits .356/.451/.644 at Triple-A Reno, with five home runs and 12 stolen bases over 26 games and 123 plate appearances (PA).
Lawlar is playing three infield positions (mostly second base) for Reno, but if he continues to hit at these rates, the Diamondbacks must find room for him. It may not be at second base, where Ketel Marte is close to returning from a hamstring injury, or at shortstop, where Geraldo Perdomo boasts a long-term contract and an impressive start to his season. Meanwhile, 3B Eugenio Suarez hit four home runs in just one game this past weekend. Still,…
