Lawlar Set for Center, Diamondbacks' Lineup Puzzle

0:00It's March 24th. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Corbin Carroll is locked in for Ryfield on opening day for the Arizona Diamondbacks after a successful return from Rissurgery. The two-time All-Star passes final tests in spring exhibitions, setting up the Outfield Corps alongside Alex Thomas and Jordan Lawler. The big question remains, who plays center and who takes left. Major Torrey LeVulo shuffled their spots during the last spring games, trying Thomas and center one day, and Lawler the next. He praised Lawler's growth in center field while noting Thomas' experience there too. For now, both handled the positions well defensively. The real puzzle hits in about a month, when Lord's Gurry L. Jr. returns from his knee injury to claim left field daily. Lawler brings stronger hitting potential than Thomas, so sliding him in center keeps his bat active without messing up the first base and designated hitter spots. Lawler impressed all spring with the 333 batting average, 448 on base percentage, 604 slugging,

1:05and 4 home runs. The 23-year-old former top prospect bounced back strong after a tough rookie year adjusting positions, and he set to hit 9th as a table-setter for the top order. LeVulo expects tough line-up calls based on early season play, but he's confident the group's skills will keep the Diamondbacks Elite run scoring, rolling into the new campaign.