Overview
- Jordan Lawlar was reinstated to the Diamondbacks' active roster Friday after a nine-week stint on the 60-day injured list for a fractured right wrist sustained on April 2.
- He completed a brief minor-league rehab with 35 plate appearances between rookie ball and Triple-A, going 6-for-28 and playing exclusively in the outfield.
- Arizona confirmed it will continue to use Lawlar in the outfield rather than at shortstop as it adds athletic depth to a lineup that has relied heavily on Corbin Carroll.
- To open both the 26-man and 40-man roster spots, the club designated veteran catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment, placing him on waivers.
- Lawlar arrives with just 128 career major-league plate appearances and a recent string of injuries, leaving his immediate role uncertain but increasing internal outfield options while Max Kepler remains ineligible for postseason play.