Justin Lawrence
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Jun 18 2024Lawrence allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two across 1.1 innings Monday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was activated from the injured list Monday after missing around three weeks with a shoulder injury. He recorded the final out in the eighth inning without issue, but he then allowed the first two batters of the ninth frame to reach base -- leading to his two earned runs. Lawrence was projected to be Colorado's primary closer entering the season, but he has only two saves and two holds while struggling to a 6.35 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 21 appearances.
Jun 17 2024The Rockies reinstated Lawrence (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence had been on the shelf since May 27 with a right shoulder strain. He didn't look particularly good in his lone rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits one walk while registering one out. The Rockies were convinced enough in the 29-year-old's health to add him back to the big-league bullpen ahead of Monday's series opener with the Dodgers. He had previously picked up two saves in his 20 appearances with the Rockies prior to landing on the IL, but Lawrence will likely serve as a setup man for closer Tyler Kinley upon his return.
Jun 14 2024Lawrence (shoulder) will make his first rehab appearance Friday at Triple-A Albuquerque, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was placed on the IL on May 27 and has been slowly recovering from a right shoulder strain. Though it's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll require, Lawrence seems poised to return in the next week or two.
Jun 10 2024Lawrence (shoulder) faced hitters at Target Field on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence is working his way back from a a right shoulder strain. He's eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list at any point, and while his return would appear to be imminent, the Rockies may first ask him to go out on a rehab assignment.
Jun 6 2024Lawrence (shoulder) will throw bullpen sessions during the Rockies' upcoming road trip, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies will head out for a road trip Thursday, with Lawrence accompanying the team. The activity will mark his first intense throwing since landing on the injured list May 27. Lawrence is expected to return in mid-June.
May 27 2024Lawrence was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right shoulder strain, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear how long he's been dealing with this issue, but the injury may explain Lawrence's poor form of late (six earned runs on eight hits and four walks in his last four appearances). Tyler Kinley has earned two of the Rockies' last three saves and appears to be the team's top closing option at the moment.
May 9 2024Lawrence allowed one hit and one walk across a scoreless inning Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence missed three games over the weekend while on the paternity list and made his first appearance since being activated. He entered the game with the Rockies down by four runs and managed to work out of a jam with runners at first and second base with one out. Since allowing six earned runs across his first 4.2 innings of the season, Lawrence has allowed only two runs in his last 8.1 frames and remains the leading candidate for saves in Colorado.
May 6 2024The Rockies activated Lawrence (personal) from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence missed the Rockies' weekend series in Pittsburgh but will be back for the start of their series against the Giants, which begins Tuesday. He holds a 6.00 ERA this season but leads the club with two saves and should regain his spot atop the bullpen hierarchy.
May 3 2024The Rockies placed Lawrence on the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence will step away from the team for a few days to be with his growing family. Angel Chivilli was called up in a corresponding move, while Jake Bird and Nick Mears are the likely favorites to serve as fill-in closer if any save chances arise this weekend.
May 2 2024The Rockies are set to place Lawrence on the paternity list for Colorado's upcoming series against Pittsburgh, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Lawrence expected to miss the upcoming series, the Rockies will likely turn to Jake Bird for save situations. Lawrence has two saves over 11 games this season with a 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 10 innings. Right-hander Angel Chivilli is expected to be called up from Double-A Hartford due to Lawrence being on the paternity list.
Apr 30 2024Lawrence was tagged with a blown save in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Ryan Feltner allowed the first three Marlins to reach in the ninth, Lawrence would be called upon to protect a 5-1 lead with runners on second and third. The right-hander ultimately recorded just one out, allowing Miami to tie the game 5-5 in his first blown save this season. Lawrence had allowed just one unearned run in his previous five outings, earning saves in his previous two appearances. His ERA is now up to an ugly 7.20 with a 1.80 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB through 10 innings this season. Despite his struggles, Lawrence is still likely the top ninth-inning option in Colorado, though he's unlikely to see a high volume of save chances on a Rockies team that's now 7-22 on the year.
Apr 25 2024Lawrence earned a save against the Padres on Thursday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence notched his first save of the season Tuesday in his ninth appearance of the campaign, and it didn't take him long to build upon that with another save two days later. After giving up five runs (four earned) in his second outing of the season April 5, the right-hander has yielded just two earned runs over eight outings covering 8.1 frames since. Given that he's logged back-to-back saves for Colorado and has two of the three saves overall on the campaign for the club, Lawrence appears to be strengthening his hold on the team's primary closer role.
Apr 24 2024Lawrence secured his first save of the season Tuesday in a 7-4 win over the Padres after pitching a scoreless ninth while allowing one hit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence's save Tuesday was just the second save by a Rockies pitcher this season, with Jake Bird getting the other back on April 8. Lawrence has now picked up a win and a save in his last two appearances and hasn't let up an earned run since April 10. His ERA is inflated by one rough outing earlier this month, as he now owns a 6.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB in 9.2 innings.
Apr 21 2024Lawrence (1-1) allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two to earn the win in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered in the 10th inning of a scoreless game. He allowed a single to the first batter he faced -- which plated a run -- but he went on to retire the next three batters he faced. The Rockies rallied in the bottom of the frame to give Lawrence his first win of the season, and he has not been charged with an earned run in six of his eight appearances.
Apr 16 2024Lawrence allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning Monday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game in the seventh inning of a tied game to face the Nos. 6-8 hitters in the Phillies lineup. He's made six appearances on the season and entered in non-traditional closer situations in three of his last four outings. Jake Bird has the only save to this point for the Rockies, and he also pitched the 10th inning of Monday's loss.
Apr 11 2024Lawrence (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs on one hit and two walks in the ninth inning as the Rockies fell 5-3 to the Diamondbacks. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a save situation after Jake Bird had coughed up the tying run in the seventh, but Lawrence still fell apart in a high-leverage spot. The Colorado bullpen has been a disaster to begin the season, and Lawrence's 11.57 ERA and 5:4 K:BB through 4.2 innings has been a big part of that. Tyler Kinley (10.80 ERA, 5:7 K:BB in 5.0 IP) has arguably been worse though, so the door is open for a younger arm like Nick Mears (2.84 ERA, 8:5 K:BB in 6.1 IP with three holds) to move into a more prominent role.
Apr 9 2024Lawrence allowed one walk and no hits while striking out two across a scoreless inning Monday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game in the eighth inning to face the fourth, fifth and sixth batters in the Arizona lineup with the Rockies up by two. While he was effective, the team opted not to use him for two innings and thus bypassed him for a save chance. Lawrence has now turned in scoreless efforts in three of his four appearances this season, and he could continue to appear in the most high-leverage scenarios rather than exclusively in save situations.
Apr 5 2024Lawrence got charged with five runs (four earned) on five hits in only one-third of an inning Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He wasn't fooling anyone, and most of the balls Tampa batters put in play against Lawrence seemed to find holes. He avoided a blown save only because he entered the game to protect a four-run lead, and Lawrence was taken off the hook for a loss by a Ryan McMahon walkoff grand slam in the bottom of the ninth. The 29-year-old right-hander is still viewed as the nominal favorite to get saves for the Rockies, but performances like this won't help his tenuous job security.
Mar 30 2024Lawrence allowed one walk and no hits across a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was called in to protect a five-run lead in the ninth inning. He allowed a leadoff walk but immediately erased the runner by inducing a double-play ball. The Rockies have yet to have a save chance this season, but Lawrence's usage suggests he will be first in line.
Mar 16 2024Lawrence has allowed three earned runs while maintaining a 9:1 K:BB across six innings in Cactus League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence's ERA isn't particularly impressive, but he's held opponents scoreless in four of his six outings. He's also struck out at least one batter in each appearance. Lawrence is in competition for the closer role in Colorado with Tyler Kinley, and both pitchers have performed well this spring. That leaves things murky for the ninth-inning job to begin the season, though last season's usage -- 27 of his 69 appearances began with runners on base and pitched multiple innings on 21 occasions -- suggests that the Rockies may prefer to utilize Lawrence in the highest-leverage situations rather than reserve him for the ninth inning.
Feb 16 2024Lawrence and Tyler Kinley are competing this spring to become the Rockies' closer, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bud Black indicated that he plans to name one of the two relievers his closer prior to Opening Day. Lawrence's 11 saves in 2023 leads all returning Rockies relievers, but Kinley notched five saves in September. For fantasy purposes, this is one of the shakiest closer situations in baseball.
Sep 21 2023Lawrence allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one in two-thirds of a scoreless inning during Wednesday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence exited Friday's appearance against the Giants due to an ankle injury, but he made two appearances during the team's series in San Diego this week. He tossed 1.2 scoreless innings during those outings but was charged with a blown save during Wednesday's appearance. Tyler Kinley picked up two saves over the past week but gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning Tuesday against the Padres, so it's unclear which pitcher will be used in save situations over the final few games of the regular season.
Sep 15 2023Lawrence exited Friday's game against the Giants with an ankle injury, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game in the eighth inning after Chase Anderson worked seven hitless innings. He retired the first batter via strikeout, but he twisted his ankle on the follow-through of his delivery on the third strike. If Lawrence is sidelined for any amount of time, Tyler Kinley should see the majority of save chances.
Sep 12 2023Lawrence picked up the save Tuesday against the Cubs. He allowed one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence earned his first save since August 14 on Tuesday, taking over the ninth inning role with Tyler Kinsley having pitched on back-to-back days and blowing a save opportunity Monday. The save was Lawrence's 11th of the campaign on 17 opportunities. Regardless, expect Kinsley to continue to serve as the Rockies top closer moving forward.
Sep 4 2023Lawrence (4-7) allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was unable to close out Saturday's win against the Rangers but was called upon again Sunday in a high-leverage chance. This time, he entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied, but he surrendered three singles and a walk to take the loss. Lawrence has now allowed at least one earned run in five of his last seven appearances, and he has an 18.00 ERA and 3.33 WHIP across six innings in that span. It's possible the Rockies look to other options at closer, with Tyler Kinely being one potential alternative.
Sep 2 2023Lawrence allowed two earned runs on three walks and a hit while striking out one across 0.2 innings Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game to start the ninth inning with a three-run lead but failed to convert the save. He allowed six batters to reach base, four of which came via either walk or hit by pitch, and he was pulled with the bases loaded and a one-run lead still intact. Tyler Kinley ultimately came on to convert the save, and Lawrence's grip on the closer role could be in danger given that he's allowed 14 earned runs across 18.1 frames and 18 appearances since the All-Star break.
Aug 27 2023Lawrence (4-6) earned the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Baltimore. He struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was called upon with two outs in the eighth to preserve a tie game. Once Colorado took the lead, he stayed on in the ninth to close out the victory. Lawrence had allowed eight earned runs in 2.1 innings over his previous three appearances, putting his role as closer on shaky ground. But this strong performance combined with his usage during a crucial juncture of the game suggest that he remains the Rockies' closer for the time being.
Aug 24 2023Lawrence gave up two runs on three hits and a walk in the ninth inning Wednesday, blowing his sixth save chance of the season in an eventual 6-5 loss to the Rays. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old righty didn't get stuck with the losing decision -- that honor went to Brent Suter, who got tagged for an unearned run in the 10th -- but Lawrence was the architect of this defeat, loading the bases with one out before giving up a two-run single to Yandy Diaz. Lawrence has blown five of his last eight save opportunities, stumbling to a 10.80 ERA and 2.10 WHIP over his last 10 innings, and it's not clear how much longer manager Bud Black will stick with him as closer.
Aug 14 2023Lawrence earned a save over Arizona on Monday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence needed 15 pitches to punch out Christian Walker, Kyle Lewis and Jace Peterson to notch his 10th save. The righty reliever had blown three of his past five save chances coming in, though no other Rockies pitcher has picked up a save since prior to the All-Star break. With that in mind, Lawrence appears to be relatively secure in his role, and he's been solid overall this season with a 2.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 61:26 K:BB over 58.2 innings.
Aug 6 2023Lawrence allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence also hit a batter as he loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth inning, but he escaped the jam on a Paul Goldschmidt flyout. In the ninth, Lawrence walked Nolan Arenado before retiring the next three batters. This was Lawrence's first outing since his blown save versus the Padres last Monday. He's now 9-for-12 in save chances, but there's been a few nervy outings in the mix lately. For the season, he has a 2.89 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 57:26 K:BB through 56 innings.
Jul 31 2023Lawrence allowed a run on three hits and struck out one over 1.2 innings to take a blown save in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence escaped a jam he inherited from Daniel Bard in the eighth inning, but proceeded to give up a solo home run to Trent Grisham in the ninth. This was Lawrence's second blown save in his last three outings, which could be bad news for his ability to retain the closer role. The right-hander is 8-for-11 in save chances with eight holds, a 2.96 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 56:24 K:BB through 54.2 innings overall.
Jul 30 2023Lawrence struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence suffered a blown save in his last outing Tuesday versus the Nationals, allowing four runs (three earned) in one inning. The right-hander has largely avoided blow-ups like that this year, allowing multiple runs in just five of his 45 appearances. Tuesday's mess was his lone misstep in July -- he's kept runs off the board in his other nine innings this month while settling in to head the Rockies' closer committee lately. Lawrence owns a 2.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 55:24 K:BB through 53 innings with eight saves and eight holds this year.
Jul 23 2023Lawrence picked up the save in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Marlins, allowing one walk over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and got Joey Wendle to ground out to open the inning before issuing a free pass to Yuli Gurriel. The right-handed reliever quickly made up for the walk, however, forcing Jon Berti to ground into a double play on the first pitch of the next at-bat to end the contest. It marked Lawrence's seventh save this season and his seventh straight appearance in which he did not allow a run.
Jul 18 2023Lawrence picked up the save Tuesday against the Astros. He struck out one over a clean inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence notched his sixth save of 2023 Tuesday, taking the mound for the Rockies in the ninth and turning in a perfect inning. Though he's been losing some high-leverage work to Daniel Bard lately, Lawrence has been far and away the more effective option, having given up one earned run since June 13 (13 appearances) compared to Bard's six (12 appearances). However, there won't be many save opportunities for either player considering the Rockies own the worst record in the National League.
Jun 29 2023Lawrence picked up a save against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three batters over 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered in the eighth inning with two outs, two on and Colorado clinging to a two-run lead. He allowed a Freddie Freeman RBI single and walked Will Smith to load the bases but got J.D. Martinez to strike out to end the threat. Lawrence then returned for the ninth and had a much smoother frame, retiring the side in order to secure a save. He appears to be settling in as Colorado's closer with three saves over the past six days.
Jun 25 2023Lawrence allowed a run on three hits and a walk with no strikeouts in one inning but earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't pretty, but Lawrence induced a double play to erase one hit and got Luis Rengifo to ground out with runners on first and second. This was the first earned run charged to Lawrence since June 7. He's up to four saves, including a pair during this weekend series versus the Angels. For the season, he's at a 3.02 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 41:20 K:BB with seven holds and a 3-3 record through 41.2 innings. He appears set to continue seeing late-inning chances.
Jun 23 2023Lawrence struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 7-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has given up four runs (three earned) while striking out nine over 11.1 innings in June. He's served as a general high-leverage option rather than a full-time closer, though all three of his saves on the year have come this month. He's at a 2.88 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 41:19 K:BB while also picking up seven holds through 40.2 innings as one of the Rockies' busiest relievers.
Jun 14 2023Lawrence allowed two walks across 1.2 scoreless innings Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game in the seventh inning with runners on second and third and one out. He got out of that jam with a pair of groundouts and also pitched a fairly uneventful eighth inning. Lawrence appeared to be the team's primary closer after Pierce Johnson lost his grip on the role, though he's entered the last four games in high-leverage spots -- rather than traditional save situations -- and has also worked multiple innings on two occasions. That usage suggests manager Bud Black won't reserve Lawrence for the closer role, though he could still pick up occasional saves.
Jun 12 2023Lawrence (3-3) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and two walks to earn the win Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the score tied at 3-3. He wasn't hit hard but struggled with his command by allowing a run to score on a wild pitch. While he was rewarded with a victory, Lawrence has stumbled since taking over as the presumptive closer in Colorado, as he's allowed four runs (three earned) across his last 5.1 frames while maintaining only a 4:3 K:BB.
Jun 9 2023Rockies manager Bud Black said Friday that Lawrence is a candidate to take over the closer role, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has struggled in his last two outings, but the door is open for him to grab a larger share of the save opportunities in Colorado with Pierce Johnson out as closer. Black also mentioned Jake Bird as a consideration for ninth-inning duties.
Jun 8 2023Lawrence (2-3) allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out four across two innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence appeared to take over the closer job in Colorado after tallying consecutive saves in the team's series against Kansas City. However, he entered Wednesday's matchup in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and no outs. He got out of that jam impressively without allowing an earned run, but he then struggled in the eighth frame. Lawrence has been excellent all season, so one bad performance isn't likely to shake the team's confidence in him, but he may be headed for a high-leverage role with only a partial share of save chances.
Jun 3 2023Lawrence picked up the save Saturday against the Royals. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out one over 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has capitalized on the struggles of Pierce Johnson, picking up saves on back-to-back nights in his first two opportunities of the campaign. However, Saturday's appearance came with some struggle, as he inherited a three-run lead in the ninth and gave up a pair of hits and a run, but he ultimately secured the save. Though Lawrence appears to be making a run at the Rockies' closing role, he doesn't possess a ton of upside if he manages to win the job considering Colorado owns the third worst win percentage in the National League.
May 12 2023Lawrence (1-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out two across 1.1 innings to take the loss Friday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has had an excellent start to the season, as he entered Saturday's game having made 10 consecutive scoreless appearances. He stumbled Friday, however, by allowing two doubles and a walk with two outs in the eighth inning. Lawrence has the skills -- he has a 2.18 ERA and 24:9 K:BB across 20.2 innings -- to be Colorado's closer, but he has been locked into a setup role early on in the campaign.
Oct 4 2022Lawrence recorded a save against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Usual closer Daniel Bard pitched two innings while recording a save Sunday, so he was given the day off while Lawrence was summoned in the ninth inning after Colorado had taken a one-run lead. The righty Lawrence allowed a leadoff single to Trea Turner but got the next three batters to fly out to notch his first career major-league save. Lawrence has struggled with a 5.70 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with the Rockies this season, and he's likely not in the plans as a future closer for Colorado.
Aug 13 2022Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has been in the minors since the end of July, but he'll rejoin the Rockies' bullpen after Alex Colome (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Over 16 appearances in the majors this year, Lawrence has posted a 5.60 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in 17.2 innings.
Jul 29 2022Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was called up by the Rockies on Tuesday, but he'll head back to the minors after he gave up two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out three against the Dodgers on Thursday. Ryan Feltner was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Jul 26 2022Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been in the minors the past few weeks but will rejoin the Rockies with Jhoulys Chacin (toe) headed to the injured list. Lawrence has appeared in 15 MLB games this year and has a 5.17 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 15.2 innings.
Jul 7 2022Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was recalled by the Rockies on July 4 and threw a scoreless frame the same day. However, he was optioned to make room for Jose Urena, who allowed one earned run across 6.2 innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday. Lawrence has a 5.17 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 15.2 frames in the big leagues this season.
Jul 4 2022Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence spent the last three weeks in the minors, but the Rockies are giving him another shot to show what he can do at the top level. Expect him to work in middle relief with the big club.
May 29 2022Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was optioned to make room for the return of Robert Stephenson (illness). He's spent the majority of the season with Colorado but has maintained just a 5.52 ERA and 1.84 WHIP with 12 walks across 14.2 innings.
May 17 2022The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for right-hander Antonio Senzatela (back), who was moved to the 15-day injured list. Lawrence will likely occupy a low-leverage role out of the bullpen while he's up with the Rockies for the second time this season.
May 7 2022Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has spent the entire season with the big-league club, maintaining a 2.19 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with a 16:10 K:BB across 12.1 innings. Lucas Gilbreath has been recalled in the corresponding move, which will give the Rockies an additional southpaw to throw out of the bullpen.
Apr 6 2022Lawrence was recalled by the Rockies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, but he'll join the Rockies' Opening Day bullpen after Lucas Gilbreath (undisclosed) and Robert Stephenson (undisclosed) were placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. Lawrence made 19 relief appearances for the Rockies last year and posted an 8.64 ERA and 2.40 WHIP in 16.2 innings.
Apr 2 2022Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence appeared in five games this spring, surrendering three earned runs on four hits while striking out five over five innings. The right-hander will begin the season at the minor-league level, but considering the lack of top-tier options in the bullpen for the Rockies, he'll likely rejoin the big-league squad at some point in the coming months.
Oct 3 2021The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty, after spending a month in the minors, will be available out of the bullpen for the regular-season finale against Arizona.
Sep 3 2021Lawrence was optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old pitched Wednesday and surrendered three runs while only getting one out. His major-league numbers this season are up to an inflated 8.64 ERA and 2.40 WHIP over 16.2 innings. Right-hander Ashton Goudeau was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Sep 1 2021The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence is one of three Rockies relievers who received a call-up Wednesday with the active roster expanding from 26 to 28 men. He'll likely have to settle for low-leverage work out of the bullpen after struggling to the tune of a 7.16 ERA and 2.20 WHIP over 16.1 innings with the big club earlier in 2021.
Jul 28 2021Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence surrendered six runs and walked six batters over his past four appearances, and he'll head back to the minors. The 26-year-old has a 7.16 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 17:17 K:BB across 16.1 innings this season.
Jul 5 2021Lawrence (1-0) earned the win Sunday over the Cardinals, allowing a hit and a walk in an inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence entered in the ninth trying to preserve a 2-2 tie and faced some pressure after allowing a base hit and a walk but got Yadier Molina to ground into a 6-4-3 double play to get out of the inning. The 26-year-old recorded the first win of his career and now owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB over 11.2 innings.
Jun 17 2021Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was sent to the minors in late May, and he posted a 1.93 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 9.1 innings across nine relief appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque. He hasn't fared as well in the majors this year, as he's posted an 8.44 ERA in 5.1 innings across seven relief appearances. He should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever after Mychal Givens (back) was placed on the injured list Thursday.
May 14 2021Lawrence was Nick Groke of The Athletic on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has already spent two separate stints on the big-league roster. In four appearances spanning 4.1 innings, he owns an 8.31 ERA and 2.08 WHIP. Matt Adams (shin) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
May 13 2021Lawrence was returned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence served as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres but didn't make an appearance. He'll now head back to the minors going forward.
May 12 2021Lawrence was recalled to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence has made four relief appearances for the Rockies to begin the year and has posted an 8.31 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 4.1 innings. He'll be available out of the bullpen Wednesday but will likely return to the minors following the twin bill.
May 9 2021Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was promoted at the end of April and gave up four runs on five hits with a 6:4 K:BB over 4.1 innings during his first taste of MLB action. Yency Almonte (hand) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Apr 29 2021Lawrence was recalled by the Rockies on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence was recalled in a corresponding move to Yency Almonte (hand) being placed on the 10-day injured list. Assuming he appears in a game, Lawrence will be set for his big-league debut. He last pitched in official game action in 2019 at Triple-A, where he posted an 8.71 ERA and 2.08 WHIP across 10.1 innings.
Mar 3 2021Lawrence pitched one scoreless inning as he earned the win during Wednesday's spring game against the Athletics. He allowed one hit and no walks with no strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lawrence made his spring debut in relief Wednesday after being cleared to play following his 80-game suspension last year. The right-hander allowed a two-out single to Logan Davidson, who was later caught stealing to end the inning. Lawrence advanced through the minors quickly prior to his suspension and could make his major-league debut at some point this year.