The Arizona Diamondbacks continue spring training today as they take on the Colorado Rockies in Cactus League action. Before today’s game, they announced three roster moves as they continue to trim their roster down. These moves were highlighted by the team sending top prospect Jordan Lawlar to Reno to start his year in Triple-A.
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Jordan Lawlar – SS
The Diamondbacks have optioned Jordan Lawlar to the Reno Aces in Triple-A. Lawlar is the number one prospect in the Diamondbacks minor league system and the shortstop of their future. Lawlar ended the spring with 34 at-bats. He scored six runs and made 10 hits. He hit one home run and recorded four RBIs. Additionally, he stole two bases. He leaves camp with a .294 batting average. The top prospect with head to Reno and see regular playing time to at least start this year.
Kyle Nelson – LHP
Kyle Nelson has been optioned, by the Arizona Diamondbacks to Triple-A where he will pitch for the Reno Aces. He ends the spring with a 12.71 ERA after appearing in six games pitching 5.2 innings of work. In those games, he ended up striking out five and finished with a 2.29 WHIP. He made 11 appearances last year for the Diamondbacks. Nelson pitched 10.2 innings he struck out eight, a 4.22 ERA, and a 1.13 WHIP.
Drey Jameson – RHP
The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned Jameson to Triple-A. He will start the 2025 season pitching for the Reno Aces. In six games this spring he pitched 5.2 innings, struck out four, and had a 1.59 ERA. He didn’t pitch at all last year as he was recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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Summary:
The Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies today in Cactus League play as they wind down spring training. They continue to trim down their roster as they near Opening Day. They will host the Chicago Cubs at home on that day. While Jordan Lawlar being optioned to Triple-A isn’t a surprise. The question now is how long until we see him back with the big league club. That will all depend on the performance of the current Short-stop Geraldo Perdomo. If Lawlar hits at a high rate in Reno, he might make a case for himself. He could handle the DH duties at the very least. One way or another Lawlar is the team’s future at shortstop it’s just a matter of when now.
