LOS ANGELES – As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to head to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers, speculation surrounds one of their top prospects being called up from Triple-A Reno.
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May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Jordan Lawlar against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jordan Lawlar, the No. 1 prospect in the D-Backs organization and the No. 23 prospect in the MLB, might be getting an opportunity to get some big league appearances here soon. The Reno Aces last night posted their lineup card, but Jordan Lawlar’s name was missing, as some speculated he would be joining the Diamondbacks in Los Angeles. Pavin Smith recently was injured as he was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Smith will most likely head to the 10-day IL, and that would free up a roster spot for Lawlar, but to what extent will his usage be?
Rock ’em, sock ’em 🧦 pic.twitter.com/UBJkCAEFtk
— Reno Aces (@Aces) August 29, 2025
The D-Backs are seeing a surge from one of their other young prospect, Blaze Alexander. So the question might be, where will Jordan Lawlar fit in? In the last seven games, Alexander has a .345 on-base percentage and a .577 slugging percentage, along with seven hits and two home runs. With Geraldo Perdomo locked down at second base, the question is whether Lawlar will get mainly opportunities at the designated hitter role or will he take playing time away from Blaze Alexander if he does get called up.
May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs second baseman Lawlar against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
D-Backs fans on the possible return of Jordan Lawlar:
Is Jordan in LA waiting?
— Gotchabro (@Gotchabro42) August 29, 2025
The fact that Valdez, who plays 2B and 3B, is being moved up to Reno makes me wonder if we’re going to see Jordan Lawlar brought up to the MLB roster today. https://t.co/KQhlfMVDN3
— Michael McDermott (@MichaelMcD8393) August 29, 2025
Jordan Lawlar called up?
— Pfaadt Is Better (@PfaadtIsBetter) August 29, 2025
If Jordan Lawlar does return, there will be a lot of discussions around where he plays, how much time he will get, and if he can eventually succeed at the major league level for the Diamondbacks.
May 17, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs second baseman Lawlar (10) throws to first against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Reiner-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
