Diamond Dogs Shuffle Lineup, Adjust Roles

0:00It's April 4th. You're listening to MLB News Today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Jordan Lawler's wrist is busted up, a non-displaced hairline fracture in his right hand from getting plunked by a pitch last night. First X-rays missed it, but the CT scan caught the issue Friday morning. No surgery needed, but the young outfielder's sideline, at least six weeks, may be more. Major Tory LeVulo called up Adrian Del Castillo from rehab for a left calf strain. The catcher's main spot will be designated hitter, maybe fifth in the lineup to protect Gabriel Moreno. He could grab some glove time behind the plate if things get tight. That opens left feel for Tim Tawa and Jorge Borosa, both swinging hot bats right now. Though split time there and back up Alex Thomas and Sinner, against lefties, LeVulo wants to mix it up to keep the runs coming. Lortz, Gurryl Jr. is still out to late April or early May, then he'll DH and play left. Top prospect, Ryan Walchmitz, grinding and Triple A Reno for more seasoning before a big

1:04league shot. No rush on that one. Meanwhile, Jose Fernandez sits after his two-homer debut, with vets like Nolan, Aranado, and Carlos Santana, manning first, despite slow starts. LeVulo's picking spots to build the rookie success without messing up the infield D. His snakes are shuffling smart to stay in the hunt.