Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar Exits Game With Injury

Another player leaves a game early.

Mar 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar left Friday night's game in the ninth inning of a close matchup with the Minnesota Twins after appearing to suffer some kind of injury.

Lawlar had laid down a bunt and legged out a base hit. He was initially called out, but after a challenge the call was overturned.

Trainer Max Esposito came out, and Lawlar left the game after a quick conversation with him and manager Torey Lovullo. The outfielder did not seem to be in a great deal of pain. Lawlar did jog off the field, which was a positive sign at the time, but it was enough to remove him from a game that had a tight 6-5 score at the time.

Lawlar was replaced at first base by outfielder Tommy Troy. The 23-year-old outfielder became the second player to leave Friday's game early, after right-hander Michael Soroka was pulled ahead of the second inning with left posterior hip discomfort.

Following Friday's game, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Lawlar has a hamstring strain, and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity. The Diamondbacks may have to go without their outfielder once again for an extended period of time.

Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar leaves game early

Jun 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar (10) steals second in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Lawlar has been in the midst of a productive season, though he's only been able to play in 12 games so far due to suffering a fractured wrist on April 2. He was down on the 60-day Injured List until he finally made his return on June 12 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Still, Lawlar has been a strong contributor, both with his bat and glove. He's hitting .316/.409/.447 in his small sample size and has played sturdy, athletic defense in center field during his first major league season as an outfielder.

If Lawlar does have to miss some time, it would not be a shock to see top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt recalled from Triple-A. Waldschmidt was optioned on June 15 to hone his swing a bit, but he has five base hits (including two home runs) in only three games since returning to the minor leagues.

Diamondbacks On SI will continue to report on Lawlar's status.