Diamondbacks sign first-round pick, Jordan Lawlar
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This bit of news got a bit trampled and forgotten about, in all the trade deadline hoopla. But in terms of the long-term effect on the franchise, it’s probably safe to say that this is likely more significant than the loss of Joakim Soria for a couple of months. So, I’m going to give it its own damn write-up. As first reported by John Gambadoro, the Diamondbacks have signed the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, shortstop Jordan Lawlar, which took place earlier this month in Denver. Some mock drafts had Lawlar going as high as the first selection, so it was a bit of a surprise that he was still on the board when the D-backs’ turn came up.
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The Detroit Tigers have the latest on four injured players, and three of them right-handed reliever Michael Fulmer, outfielder Daz Cameron and infielder Isaac Paredes are making significant progress.
Fulmer reported to Minneapolis on Monday ahead of the three-game series opener with the Minnesota Twins, after pitching twice for Triple-A Toledo in a rehab assignment. He s recovering from a right cervical spine strain, which placed him on the injured list June 27.
Manager AJ Hinch said the Tigers are giving serious consideration to activating Fulmer in the next two days. Before Monday s game, the 28-year-old will pitch in front of pitching coach Chris Fetter, assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and athletic trainer Doug Teter so the team can fully assess his health.