Diamondbacks OF Jordan Lawlar injures hamstring vs. Twins

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar suffered a right hamstring strain late in Friday’s 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins, manager Torey Lovullo announced postgame.

Lawlar beat out a bunt single to lead off the bottom of the eighth inning, which became a significant play as the D-backs scored three runs on a Corbin Carroll triple.

But Lawlar came out of the game before the fireworks, jogging back to the dugout after a meeting with the athletic trainer.

Lawlar will undergo imaging on Saturday with a chance he ends up on the injured list.

“I ran down the line, just a little tightness,” Lawlar explained. “I thought it was just best to get (Tommy) Troy in there and try to score some runs. I know it’s a close game, so I wanted to help the team as much as I could. … I’ll just say a little tightness, we’ll see tomorrow.”

 

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“Lawlar talked about some discomfort when he was running down the line,” Lovullo said. “He’s had a history of injuries, we just felt like safety first.”

Lawlar said he’ll wait for the MRI when asked about his optimism.

The Diamondbacks had a brutal day for injuries on Friday:

• Starter Ryne Nelson went on the 15-day injured list for a strained and sprained right elbow.
• Lovullo announced reliever A.J. Puk has a strained capsule and will be re-imaged in four weeks.
• Starter Michael Soroka left the game after one inning due to left glute discomfort.
• Lawlar strained his hamstring.

Lawlar had just come back from the IL last Friday, June 12, after missing more than two months with a broken wrist.

The 23-year-old has suffered a long list of injuries in his young career, including a hamstring strain last year.

He played in six games at the start of this season and went on the IL, and after playing six games since returning, he is facing the threat of being put on the shelf again, depending on what the MRI reveals.

In those 12 games, Lawlar has played very well with a .316 batting average and an .856 OPS with four stolen bases. He finished Friday’s game with two hits.

“I feel like my timing has kind of turned a corner, a little late, but getting there,” Lawlar said. “Being able to make an impact defensively, offensively and just score some runs, score from first, score from second, steal bags, whatever I can do.”

Michael Soroka and Jordan Lawlar break down what happened that led to their injuries. pic.twitter.com/9uoLXUQfNE

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