"Lawlar's defense was a significant issue late this year. The Diamondbacks finally opened everyday playing time for him at third base with the Eugenio Suárez deadline deal. Lawlar was on the minor league injured list for a couple weeks but was recalled at the end of August. His third base audition didn't last long. Lawlar committed four errors in 76 innings, two apiece on September 7 and 14."
"Scouting reports on Lawlar have generally praised his defensive ability. He was drafted as a shortstop and only moved to third base in deference to Geraldo Perdomo. It's possible this year's issues were a blip that'll be corrected with a mechanical tweak or simply an offseason mental reset. The D-Backs didn't want him in the field while they were chasing down a Wild Card berth, though. Manager Torey Lovullo kept Lawlar at DH or as a pinch-hitter after his game on September 14."
Jordan Lawlar is playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic and made his first professional appearance in center field with Tigres del Licey. The Diamondbacks wanted Lawlar to get center-field work alongside his usual infield responsibilities as they assess his positional fit. Lawlar's defense became a concern late in the season when he committed four errors in 76 innings, including multiple throwing errors that contributed to an injury collision. Scouting reports previously praised his defense and note he was drafted as a shortstop. The third-base job appears open going into 2026.
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