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D-backs put Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) back on IL

Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

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Diamondbacks placed INF/OF Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Lawlar missed two months after suffering a fractured wrist in his sixth game of the season in April. Now he’s back on the IL after injuring his hamstring in his sixth game after returning to the lineup. Manager Torey Lovullo said there’s some hope Lawlar could beat a potential four- to six-week timeline, but it seems likely that he’s out through the break. The Diamondbacks didn’t recall Ryan Waldschmidt as Lawlar’s replacement, instead choosing Tim Tawa, so it looks like Jorge Barrosa is about to see a significant playing time increase. They can also use Tommy Troy in center, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in left and Adrian Del Castillo at DH in search of more offense, not that Del Castillo has provided much to date.

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Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

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Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run as the Diamondbacks defeated the Cubs 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

Lawlar’s solo blast was an opposite-field shot off Matthew Boyd in the sixth, breaking a scoreless tie. The former top prospect is up to three homers and four stolen bases in his first 20 games with the big league club this season. Arizona has faced a plethora of lefties since he was recalled on August 17, and he has started against all six of them. However, he has started against only one of three right-handers. Ryan Waldschmidt played center field in the other two games to make room for Max Kepler in left, so the playing time is worth monitoring.
Ryan Waldschmidt

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Ryan Waldschmidt hit a pinch-hit walk-off homer with a runner on to give the Diamondbacks a 5-4 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday.

Waldschmidt came off the bench to hit the homer off Jacob Webb to give the Diamondbacks the win in a game they trailed 4-0 heading into the eighth. The rookie outfielder has homered three times in his limited action, and held his own with a .276/.339/.400 slash in the process. Waldschmidt has a chance to be a strong fantasy option in the future, but despite these heroics, he is better left off fantasy rosters for the time being.
Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

Jordan Lawlar left Monday’s game against the Cubs after taking a pitch off his helmet.

Lawlar was hit by a 98.5-mph fastball from Daniel Palencia. He was able to walk off on his own afterwards, but he obviously wasn’t staying in the game. Hopefully, this won’t lead to another IL stint for the 24-year-old. Jorge Barrosa replaced him versus the Cubs.
Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

Jordan Lawlar is on the bench for Monday’s series opener against the Cubs.

Lawlar has started five of seven games since returning from the injured list, going 4-for-18 with one homer and three RBI during that span. He’ll continue splitting time with fellow rookie Ryan Waldschmidt, who is in center field on Monday night at Chase Field with righty Kevin Gasuman toeing the rubber for Chicago.
Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

After starting four straight games against lefties, Jordan Lawlar is on the bench Saturday against a righty.

He’s sitting even after going 3-for-5 with a homer last night. It’s unclear if this is easing Lawlar in as he returns from the IL or if sitting him against righties is just part of the plan. Things are also complicated by Nolan Arenado being locked into the DH spot at the moment. Lawlar has mixed-league upside while healthy, but he’s probably not a great bet here for the final five weeks.
Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs in a 9-0 win for the Diamondbacks on Friday over the Reds.

Lawlar hit his second homer of the season with a two-run shot off Nick Lodolo. He drove in his third run of the game with an RBI single five innings later. Lawlar added another run-scoring single in the contest, and when he’s been healthy enough to play, the former top prospect has looked the part. The question, of course, is whether he can play enough for this to matter. It would certainly be a mistake to give up on him in keeper leagues, that’s for sure.
Ryan Waldschmidt

AZ Left Fielder #73

Ryan Waldschmidt went 2-for-3 with an RBI and also stole a base in Wednesday’s extra-inning win over the Red Sox.

Waldschmidt also drew a pair of walks, reaching base safely in four of his five plate appearances during the extra-inning marathon at Fenway Park. The 23-year-old rookie has really turned things around in the last couple weeks and is up to .279/.342/.391 with two homers, 17 RBI and seven steals across 61 games this season.
Jordan Lawlar

AZ Left Fielder #10

Diamondbacks activate OF Jordan Lawlar from the 10-day injured list.

Lawlar, who missed two months with a hamstring strain, just hit five homers in the final four games of his rehab assignment with Double-A Amarillo. He was used only in center field during his rehab stint, so the D-backs clearly intend to use him there, probably in a job share with Ryan Waldschmidt. Waldschmidt can move to left when both are in the lineup. There’s a chance Lawlar will offer some mixed-league value, but he’d need regular playing time and that doesn’t seem assured right now. Of course, the homer binge has to help his cause.
Jordan Lawlar

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Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday.

Lawlar kicked off a minor league rehab assignment last week and will get a couple additional contests under his belt before returning to Arizona. The 24-year-old former top prospect has shown some flashes this season, but he’s been plagued by injuries, which have limited him to just 12 games.
Ryan Waldschmidt

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Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the D-backs a 4-3 win over the Dodgers on
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Waldschmidt was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts on the night before taking Edwin Díaz deep in the bottom of the ninth for his second homer in 182 career plate appearances. In spite of an ugly 15/0 K/BB, he’s 20-for-52 with two homers since the break. He doesn’t really seem like a mixed-league guy at this time, but at least he does have a favorable week coming up against the Rockies and Braves.

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Xavier Edwards

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Xavier Edwards was diagnosed with left thumb and elbow discomfort after being removed from Sunday’s battle against the Nationals.

Edwards sustained the injuries when colliding with the shoulder of Jorbit Vivas as he slid into second base and Edwards attempted to place a tag on him. He’s currently undergoing further evaluation. The Marlins should have a better idea on his status once he’s fully checked out.
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Trevor Martin

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Angels optioned RHP Trevor Martin to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Martin made just one appearance during his time with the Angels, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and a pair of walks in his three innings of work. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level.
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Mitch Farris

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Angels recalled LHP Mitch Farris from Triple-A Salt Lake.

It’s unclear if Farris will work out of the Angels’ bullpen initially, or if he’ll potentially replace the injured George Klassen (back) in the club’s starting rotation. The 25-year-old left-hander has posted a 4.18 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a 49/23 K/BB ratio across 47 1/3 innings in 26 appearances on the season.
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George Klassen

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Angels placed RHP George Klassen on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 27, with left low back inflammation.

It’s a tough break for the Angels and for fantasy managers as Klassen had been coming into his own a bit in the Halos’ rotation. No word yet on how the Angels will plan to replace him in their rotation.
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Blake Weiman

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Angels recalled LHP Blake Weiman from Triple-A Salt Lake.

The 30-year-old southpaw has made eight appearances out of the Angels’ bullpen this season, registering a 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and an 8/1 K/BB ratio across nine innings of work. He’ll give manage Kurt Suzuki another weapon to deploy in the middle innings.
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Xavier Edwards

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Xavier Edwards was removed from Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Nationals due to a hand/wrist injury.

Edwards got his hand tangled up while attempting to make a tag on Jorbit Vivas at second base. Presumably he’ll head for X-rays to see if there’s any structural damage. Expect the Marlins to provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.
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Samuel Basallo

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Samuel Basallo (hand) was held out of the Orioles’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Athletics.

Basallo got hit in the hand while attempting to block a wild pitch late during Saturday’s game against the A’s and it’s still feeling a bit sore on Sunday. He’s considered day-to-day.
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Luis Arrez is absent from the Phillies’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s showdown against the Angels in Los Angeles.

The Phillies will get Arraez a breather with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi taking the mound for the Angels. Bryson Stott will slide over and cover second base while Edmundo Sosa draws a start at third base and will bat fifth for the Phillies.
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Holliday will take a seat with left-hander Jeffrey Springs toeing the slab for the A’s. He has also been struggling at the dish recently, hitting just .170/.182/.208 with zero homers, two RBI and a 10/1 K/BB ratio over 55 plate appearances in his last 12 games. Blaze Alexander will start in his place at second base and bat leadoff for the O’s on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento.
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Mariners placed RHP Emerson Hancock on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 29, with a left adductor strain.

Hancock suffered the injury during Friday’s start against the Blue Jays. He’s going to miss at least a couple of weeks. It’s unclear if the Mariners will continue to operate with a six-man rotation in his absence, or if they’ll revert to a traditional five-man alignment.
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