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 Brooks Lee
Brooks Lee Swaps Positions Amid Power Surge and Batting Average Slump
Brooks Lee has found his power stroke lately, slugging four home runs over his last 14 days, though it has come with a frigid .191 batting average. Meanwhile, the third-place Twins (31-38) have transitioned him to third base to shake up their infield. Despite the defensive move, Lee remains a fixture in the lineup and is a key young piece for Minnesota.
Lee's recent batting slump (.198 average over his last 30 days) is a departure from his .243 season average. However, his power spike is entirely real; he has already reached 10 home runs on the year, matching our full-season projection. Expect his average to normalize closer to his projected .245 mark as his contact rates stabilize.
For the remainder of the week, the Twins finish a series in Detroit against Keider Montero (3.95 ERA) before heading home to face St. Louis. Favorable matchups against Kyle Leahy (4.42 ERA) and Matthew Liberatore (4.48 ERA) make this a great stretch to deploy him, though Sunday's matchup with Michael McGreevy (2.99 ERA) will be tougher. Verdict: Start.
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