Justin Lawrence Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 213 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/25/1994 (29)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- Daytona JC (FL)
Justin Lawrence Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Justin Lawrence News
Colorado Rockies closer Justin Lawrence imploded on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits while recording just one out. Lawrence entered the ninth with the Rockies holding a 6-2 lead and exited down 7-6. The right-hander avoided the loss thanks to heroics from Ryan McMahon as the Rockies won 10-7. The 29-year-old faced many consistency issues in 2023 as the Rockies closer, and it appears he'll be a bit unpredictable again this season. After starting with a shutout appearance against Arizona, this was different from the outing Lawrence and the Rockies were hoping to follow up with. Nothing indicates that Friday's performance may bump Lawrence out of Colorado's closer role, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on it going forward.
Colorado Rockies pitchers Tyler Kinley and Justin Lawrence are set to battle for the team's closer role in spring training. "We'll talk and as this spring progresses, those conversations will tighten up about role expectations," manager Bud Black said. Kinley saved five games down the stretch in September last year after returning from Tommy John surgery, while Lawrence had a career-high 11 saves in 2023. The Rockies probably aren't going to have a ton of save opportunities, so whoever is officially named the primary ninth-inning arm won't be all that attractive to fantasy managers and will almost certainly be on a short leash. The 29-year-old Lawrence should probably be considered the favorite for the role in Colorado for now.
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (ankle) was pulled from Friday's game versus the San Francisco Giants due to an ankle injury. The 28-year-old landed awkwardly on his left ankle during his eighth-inning appearance after striking out Joc Pederson, forcing his departure. Right-hander Nick Mears relieved him, but Tyler Kinley figures to be next in line for save chances in the event that the sidearming Lawrence requires time on the mend. Although, manager Bud Black doesn't expect an injured list stint at this time. The Rockies will have to dig deep into their bullpen reserves in the meantime with Daniel Bard (forearm) also currently shelved. Fantasy managers would be scraping the bottom of the barrel if veering into this ninth-inning mix at this juncture of the season for potential saves, but Kinley is worth a look for desperados.
Batting Order
1 | Ezequiel Tovar |
2 | Brenton Doyle |
3 | Ryan McMahon |
4 | Elias Díaz |
5 | Elehuris Montero |
6 | Sean Bouchard |
7 | Michael Toglia |
8 | Alan Trejo |
9 | Jacob Stallings |
Justin Lawrence Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ezequiel Tovar |
2 | Brenton Doyle |
3 | Ryan McMahon |
4 | Elias Díaz |
5 | Elehuris Montero |
6 | Sean Bouchard |
7 | Michael Toglia |
8 | Alan Trejo |
9 | Jacob Stallings |
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence is competing for the team's closer role. Lawrence had four wins and 11 saves with a 3.72 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts in 75 innings last year. The 29-year-old started the year with a 1.47 ERA through mid-May when he ascended to the closer role after Pierce Johnson was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He struggled to a 5.32 ERA in the second half before losing the job to Tyler Kinley in September. Lawrence features a hard sinker and an outstanding sweeper, but his biggest issue remains the free pass; he issued walks at an 11% clip in 2023. A heavy groundball pitcher, his 48.8% was in the 79th percentile. With a current NFBC ADP of 384, Lawrence could easily get you 20 saves if he becomes Colorado's primary closer. The right-hander is going late in most drafts and should rack up double-digit saves. ATC projections are on board with this assessment and project Lawrence for 11 saves in 2024.