Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka and Jordan Lawlar to get MRIs after left-glute and hamstring concerns

The Diamondbacks’ offense came through in a 9-5 win over the Twins, but the day carried two cautionary turns for the club. According to MLB Trade Rumors, both starter Michael Soroka and outfielder Jordan Lawlar left the game early and are expected to undergo MRIs, a move that typically indicates the team is prioritizing clarity on soft-tissue injuries.

Soroka’s outing ended quickly. MLB Trade Rumors reported that he felt discomfort in his left glute muscle while warming up for his second inning, prompting an early exit after just one inning of work. Even without immediate severity, a glute complaint in a pitcher is often treated seriously because the muscle group plays a key role in hip stability and leg drive, two components that can be affected when a starter returns to full effort.

Lawlar’s situation was different but no less urgent. MLB Trade Rumors reported that he was replaced by a pinch-runner in the eighth inning after picking up a right hamstring strain while sprinting to first to beat out a bunt single. Hamstring strains are particularly difficult because they can worsen if a player pushes through them, and they can also create timing issues in sprinting and cutting even after initial improvement.

For the Diamondbacks, the practical question is not just whether either player can return soon, but how much the MRI results tighten the team’s timeline. MRIs are commonly used to determine whether an injury is limited to inflammation or if there is a more structural concern, which then influences ramp-up schedules and whether a player needs a more conservative rehab plan.

Roster context matters here. Soroka’s role is tied directly to the starting rotation’s daily workload, so any extended downtime would force Arizona to adjust its order and bullpen usage. Lawlar, meanwhile, is an everyday piece in the infield and also a key component of the team’s on-base and baserunning profile, so any limitation in his sprinting or lateral movement would affect how the Diamondbacks deploy him in late-game situations.

Arizona did come away with the win on Friday, but the same day’s injury headlines create an added layer of uncertainty. Until MRI results clarify the extent of each issue, the Diamondbacks’ short-term plan will likely focus on managing both pitchers’ and position players’ recovery while preserving options in the bullpen and at key spots in the lineup.

What to watch next is straightforward: when the MRIs are completed, the Diamondbacks will have a clearer picture of whether Soroka and Lawlar can return after a standard rest period or if more cautious timelines are required. The immediate downstream effect will be how the club pieces together its next rotation turns and whether it needs additional lineup flexibility to cover for any missed time.