Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Notches first big-league save
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Lawrence recorded a save against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Recalled by Rockies
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Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Sent to minors
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Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Back in big leagues
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Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Sent back to Triple-A
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Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Lawrence was recalled by the Rockies on July 4 and threw a scoreless frame the same day. However, he was optioned Wednesday 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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Called up by Colorado
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Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Back in Albuquerque
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The Rockies optioned Lawrence to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Lawrence was up with the Rockies for only one day after he was designated as the club's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with the Padres. He didn't appear in either end of the twin bill.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Added as 27th man
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Lawrence was selected as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres.
Lawrence has been with Triple-A Albuquerque since being optioned in late May, but he will rejoin the big club for at least one day and two games.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Back to minors
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Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Receives promotion
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The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Optioned to minors
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Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
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 gives the Rockies an additional southpaw to throw out of the bullpen.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Recalled by Colorado
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Lawrence was recalled by the Rockies on Wednesday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Optioned to Triple-A
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Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Rejoins Rockies
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The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
The righty, after spending a month in the minors, will be available out of the bullpen for the regular-season finale against Arizona.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Optioned to Triple-A
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Lawrence was optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Gets September promotion
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The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Sent to Triple-A
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Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Records win Sunday
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Lawrence (1-0) earned the win Sunday over the Cardinals, allowing a hit and a walk in an inning of work.
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 owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB over 11.2 innings.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Recalled by Colorado
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Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
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.
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Rockies' Justin Lawrence: Back in big leagues
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Lawrence was called up to the big-league roster Friday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
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.
