BLUE JAYS CALL UP TOP PROSPECT LAWRIE

By Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com

ST. PETERSBURG — Top prospect Brett Lawrie is set to make his highly anticipated Major League debut on Friday night in Baltimore.

The Blue Jays purchased Lawrie’s contract from Triple-A Las Vegas following a 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday afternoon.

Lawrie will immediately move into the starting lineup at third base with slugger Jose Bautista sliding back to right field.