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D-backs plan to promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar for stretch run, source says

2023-09-06 23:26
The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar to the big leagues as they fight for a playoff spot, according to a person with direct knowledge of the team’s plans
D-backs plan to promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar for stretch run, source says

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar to the big leagues as they fight for a playoff spot, according to a person with direct knowledge of the team's plans.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been officially announced.

The 21-year-old Lawlar was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 draft. The shortstop — who is the No. 7 prospect in the sport, according to MLB.com — was recently promoted to Triple-A Reno and has been hitting extremely well, batting .359 with five homers and 19 RBIs.

Lawlar is joining the team as it reaches a crucial stretch. The D-backs are about to embark on an eight-game trip that includes four games against the Chicago Cubs, who are also chasing a wild-card spot.

The Diamondbacks are among several teams fighting for one of the three wild-card positions in the National League. They beat the Rockies 12-5 on Wednesday, improving to 72-68.

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