Diamondbacks Recall Top Prospect Jordan Lawlar After Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled their top prospect, infielder Jordan Lawlar, from Triple-A Reno following an injury to first baseman Pavin Smith, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quad. Lawlar, who has struggled in his previous major league appearances but performed well in Triple-A this season despite a significant hamstring injury, is expected to provide depth across multiple infield positions and may see playing time at second base as Ketel Marte moves to designated hitter. Alongside Lawlar, left-handed reliever Brandyn Garcia was also called up, while right-hander Taylor Rashi was optioned back to Triple-A after a heavy workload despite a strong major league debut. The Diamondbacks hope Lawlar's additional minor league seasoning post-injury will help him adjust better to the major league level, where he previously struggled with major league breaking balls. His return raises questions about playing time distribution, especially with other young players like Blaze Alexander performing well. Overall, the roster moves reflect the team's effort to balance immediate needs due to injuries while fostering development of their young talent.