NL West: Will Jordan Lawlar get an opportunity?

Arizona Diamondbacks

Twenty-two-year-old Diamondbacks SS Jordan Lawlar is the #7 overall prospect in the annual HQ100 prospects list. He missed much of the 2024 season with thumb and hamstring injuries but performed well (.318/.417/.899 with 2 HR and 6 SB in 85 AB) when healthy across three minor league levels. He appeared in 10 games at SS and 4 games at 3B during 2024. He has 896 minor league ABs, but only 116 at the Triple-A level. The Diamondbacks likely view him as their future everyday SS, but it is unclear where he will start the season and how much of an opportunity he will get.

SS Geraldo Perdomo (.273/.344/.374 with 9 SB in 388 PA in 2024) is expected to begin the season as the starting SS. While he doesn’t have much power (14...

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