PROSPECT: Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks
ANALYSIS: Last week, I didn't believe there was a high chance that Jordan Lawlar would be up with Arizona this season. Now I'm starting to think he might.
Lawlar was recently promoted to Triple-A after slashing .263/.366/.474 with 23 doubles, 15 home runs, and 33 steals in the Double-A Texas League. And if you look at his numbers since May 25, Lawlar slashed .316/.405/.551 with 10 home runs and 22 steals in 55 games.
VERDICT: Long-term, Lawlar's upside is a top-10 fantasy shortstop with the ability to exceed 20 home runs and 30 steals annually thanks to his above-average power and plus or better speed.
He'd be a highly coveted fantasy target if he gets the call, and I'm not ruling out a September call-up similar to what Arizona did with Corbin Carroll last season. Do they really want to keep rolling with the uninspiring duo of Geraldo Perdomo and Nick Ahmed at shortstop as the fight for a wild car spot?
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