LOURDES GURRIEL NEWS

Hitting bench Monday Gurriel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Gurriel has been eased back in from a calf strain, as he'll now take a seat for the second time in four games since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. Pavin Smith will step in in left field in place of Gurriel, who has gone 3-for-8 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs in his first two starts following his activation.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Gurriel isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored during his first game back from the injured list Friday, and he'll take a seat Saturday as the D-backs ease him back into playing everyday. Pavin Smith will start in left field in Gurriel's absence and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Gurriel was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day and started in left field. His sixth-inning homer gave the Diamondbacks a lead they would not relinquish. Gurriel spent nearly three weeks on the IL with a strained left calf. The domino effect of his return means Jake McCarthy, who sat out Friday, and Pavin Smith will lose at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel's tiebreaking homer in sixth inning helps Diamondbacks beat Brewers 7-4

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. came off the injured list and hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks bounced back after blowing a four-run lead and beat the Mi...

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks activate OF Lourdes Gurriel from injured list

Lourdes Gurriel is back to assist the Arizona Diamondbacks in their playoff push

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks activate OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from IL The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.from the 10-day injured list on Friday.Gurriel, 30, had been dealing with...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns from injured list The Diamondbacks reinstated Gurriel (calf) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact The 31-year-old landed on the shelf in early September due to a calf strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after taking live at-bats at Arizona's camp facility this week. Gurriel was in the midst of a hot stretch at the plate prior to the injury, as he has a .338/.432/.544 slash line with five doubles and three homers in his past 20 games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in rehab Gurriel (calf) had four live at-bats at Arizona's camp facility at Salt River Fields on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Gurriel came out of the activity feeling good. It's the second such activity the outfielder has had at camp over the last four days. The manager added that Gurriel also did some "aggressive baserunning" and "outfield work." The team is hopeful Gurriel can rejoin them during its current road trip. Arizona finishes a series against Colorado on Wednesday before moving onto Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH in camp game Gurriel (calf) served as the designated hitter in a game at the Diamondbacks' camp Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Gurriel got four at-bats but did not run the bases. The outfielder, who exited a game Sept. 1 with tightness in his left calf, is expected to rejoin the club this week, likely toward the end of the week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will get at-bats Saturday Gurriel (calf) is set to play in game at the Diamondbacks' camp at Salt River Fields on Saturday, Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Gurriel, who will take at-bats only, is trending toward a return next week. He's been on the 10-day injured list since Sept. 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Begins baseball activity Gurriel (calf) has hit off a Trajekt pitching machine and is scheduled to begin running Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 2. At that time, both he and manager Torey Lovullo expressed optimism that the outfielder would return after missing the minimum amount of time.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker returns to D-backs, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. goes on IL The Arizona Diamondbacks activated slugger Christian Walker from the 10-day injured list but also will be without outfielder Lourdes Gurriel...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SUNHERALD.COM

Christian Walker returns to D-backs, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. goes on IL The Arizona Diamondbacks activated slugger Christian Walker from the 10-day injured list but also will be without outfielder Lourdes Gurriel...

SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

D-backs get Walker back, but lose Gurriel to IL SAN FRANCISCO -- The D-backs got some mixed injury news ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Giants at Oracle Park, activating slugg...

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Lands on injured list The Diamondbacks placed Gurriel on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left calf strain, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Gurriel missed Monday's game after injuring his calf Sunday, and he's now set to miss at least the next 10 days after being diagnosed with a strain. Pavin Smith started in Gurriel's place Monday and may continue to do so while the 30-year-old is sidelined. Meanwhile, Christian Walker (oblique) will return from the IL to fill the open roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks visit the Giants on 6-game road win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the San Francisco Giants aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Arizona lineup Gurriel (calf) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact It's not a surprise after Gurriel had to exit Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to a left calf injury. He could potentially be unavailable to play for a while, but more will be known regarding Gurriel's status after imaging on the calf. Pavin Smith is in left field for the Diamondbacks on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Gurriel was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Gurriel walked gingerly off the field after hitting into a double play during the sixth inning, and he was immediately replaced in left field once the D-backs went on defense to start the seventh. The severity of his injury remains unknown, though any games missed would likely result in increased playing time for Randal Grichuk.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts 17th homer Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a two-run double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Gurriel was excellent in August, going 25-for-82 (.305) with three homers, 12 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases over 24 contests for the month. He did his damage early Saturday, providing both hits over his first two at-bats. For the season, Gurriel has a .275/.317/.431 slash line with 17 homers, 70 RBI, 69 runs scored, 22 doubles and seven stolen bases through 124 games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts 17th homer Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a two-run double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Gurriel was excellent in August, going 25-for-82 (.305) with three homers, 12 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases over 24 contests for the month. He did his damage early Saturday, providing both hits over his first two at-bats. For the season, Gurriel has a .275/.317/.431 slash line with 17 homers, 70 RBI, 69 runs scored, 22 doubles and seven stolen bases through 124 games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani, Betts and Freeman open with consecutive HRs, and Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-6

Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman started the game with consecutive home runs — the first time that has happened in the Dodgers’ 141-year history — and Tommy Edman hi...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers Tuesday Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

Impact Gurriel finally got the Diamondbacks on the board with a solo home run to left in the seventh. He now has seven RBI over his last five starts and is hitting .373/.450/.549 since Aug. 8. For the year, Gurriel is slashing .275/.313/.424 with 16 homers, 67 RBI, 64 runs, seven steals and a 23:95 BB:K in 501 plate appearances.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks play in game 2 of series

The New York Mets take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks' win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory

Sean Manaea matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and the New York Mets won 8-3 to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks’ winning streak at six games

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Gurriel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Gurriel has a .994 OPS over his past 13 games but will sit Sunday for the second time in Arizona's last four contests. Pavin Smith will receive a start in left field and bat fifth in the series finale at Boston.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE