Outlook Jordan Lawlar
Jordan Lawlar Nears Return as Rehab Shifts to Triple-A
Sidelined since early April with a broken right wrist, Jordan Lawlar has no recent major league games played. However, the elite shortstop prospect is making rapid progress, shifting his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno as he targets a mid-June return. In his absence, the third-place Diamondbacks (34-33) have leaned on Geraldo Perdomo as their everyday shortstop.
Before the injury, Lawlar flashed his dynamic potential in six games, batting .333 with a home run and a steal. Our projections expect a rest-of-season line of eight home runs, seven stolen bases, and a .232 average over 151 at-bats. While the power-speed pedigree is elite, fantasy managers should anticipate some initial contact struggles upon his return.
Arizona wraps up a series in Miami before visiting Cincinnati this weekend to face Nick Lodolo and Rhett Lowder. Lawlar remains out of the major league lineup this week as he finishes his minor league ramp-up. Keep him stashed on your injured list for his high second-half upside. Verdict: Hold.
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Outlook Royce Lewis
Royce Lewis returns with an immediate power spark, offering intriguing utility potential for fantasy managers.
After being demoted to Triple-A, Royce Lewis forced his way back to the third-place Twins (31-38) on June 6, instantly showcasing his utility by starting at second base. Over his last seven days, he has posted a .267 batting average with a home run in four games. While his overall playing time has been inconsistent, his multi-position flexibility and raw talent keep him in a regular everyday role.
Despite struggling earlier in the year with a .176 batting average over 35 games, our models project Lewis to finish the season with a more respectable .246 average and 12 home runs. His elite Triple-A stint, where he hit eight homers in 12 games, proves his immense power ceiling is still intact. Do not lose patience; his speed and power combinations make him a highly sustainable rest-of-season asset.
For the remainder of the week, the Twins face Detroit's Keider Montero before hosting a vulnerable St. Louis rotation featuring Kyle Leahy (4.42 ERA) and Matthew Liberatore (4.48 ERA). These favorable matchups offer Lewis prime opportunities to build on his recent momentum. Leverage his hot bat now and keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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