LOURDES GURRIEL NEWS

Looking to build on 2021 finish Gurriel credits his late-season surge last year with a small mechanical adjustment at the plate, one he worked hard to refine this offseason, Laura Armstrong of The Toronto Star re...

Impact The 28-year-old tied the Blue Jays franchise record with 30 RBI in September despite sitting out a few games late in the month after Randal Grichuk stepped on his hand, and the fact Gurriel wasn't 100 percent when he returned played heavily into the team falling one game short of a playoff spot. He's been on fire this spring, slashing .478/.571/.696 with a 4:3 BB:K through 28 plate appearances, and Gurriel could be ready to take his production to another level in 2022.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jay Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is in a better place after subtle changes that might stick After late-season adjustments produced results, Gurriel went into the off-season looking to refine them under the watchful eye of his dad an...

APRIL 4, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s RBI single ' 04/03/2022 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. puts the Blue Jays on top, 3-2, in the bottom of the 1st, lining a single to left field, scoring Teoscar Hernández

APRIL 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s solo homer ' 03/31/2022 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. crushes a home run to left field, giving the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning

APRIL 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays trade Grichuk and $9.7M to Rockies for Tapia

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.s' RBI double ' 03/22/2022 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drives a double into right field, driving home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to give the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead in the 1st

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jays stay close in wild-card race, hit 5 HRs, rout O's 10-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 47th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays pushed their AL wild-card chase to the final day of the regular season by thumping the Baltimore Orioles 10-1

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Gurriel (hand) is starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Gurriel sat out each of the last two games due to hand soreness, but he'll serve as the designated hitter in Saturday's matchup. Manager Charlie Montoyo said the 27-year-old will participate in batting practice to make sure he's ready to start, but it appears as though he'll return following his two-game absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Gurriel (hand) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Gurriel has battled a hand issue throughout the past week. While he returned to start a pair of games Tuesday and Wednesday as the designated hitter, he went 0-for-4 in both and now finds himself stuck on the bench for the second straight contest. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Cavan Biggio starting at first base.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles to visit the Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Friday while the Orioles have yet to announce who will get the start

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge HRs twice, Yankees beat Jays 6-2 to extend WC lead

Aaron Judge hit two of New York’s five home runs and the Yankees extended their AL wild-card lead by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing hand soreness Gurriel isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees due to hand soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Gurriel played through a hand injury in each of the last two games, but he's still dealing with soreness that will force him out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but he should be considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Gurriel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Gurriel was back in the lineup in each of the last two games but went 0-for-8 with two strikeouts. Corey Dickerson will serve as the designated hitter while Randal Grichuk enters the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton HRs as Yankees beat Jays 7-2, extend wild card lead

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run home run, Aaron Judge homered and drove in two runs and the New York Yankees extended their lead atop the AL wild card standings by beating the To...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns as designated hitter Gurriel (hand) will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Gurriel required stitches Thursday after his hand was accidentally stepped on by teammate Randal Grichuk. He's not yet ready to take the field but will be involved on the offensive side. Corey Dickerson will again start in left field.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Yankees

The Blue Jays will send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Tuesday and the Yankees plan to give Jameson Taillon the start

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jansen, Springer homer, Blue Jays beat Twins, keep pressure

Danny Jansen hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, George Springer also went deep and the Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to maintain pressure in the AL wild-card race before hea...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Sunday Gurriel (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact As anticipated, Gurriel gets another day on the bench to let his stitched-up right middle finger heal. The off-day Monday should allow Gurriel to be ready for Tuesday's series opener against New York, but Corey Dickerson will be ready to play left field otherwise.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jax expected to start for Minnesota against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Sunday while the Twins are expected to counter with Griffin Jax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Gurriel (hand) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Gurriel sits for the second straight game after receiving stitches on his right middle finger. He's merely considered day-to-day, but the Blue Jays have a day off Monday, so it's likely he sits Sunday as well in order to rest for four full days, per Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star. Corey Dickerson will make another start in left field.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gant scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto

The Twins are expected to send John Gant to the mound Saturday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton's homer spoils Berríos' return; Twins beat Jays 3-1

Byron Buxton’s two-run homer spoiled José Berríos’ return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered day-to-day Gurriel (hand) is considered day-to-day, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact The outfielder isn't in Friday's lineup against Minnesota after he received two stitches on his right middle finger Thursday, but manager Charlie Montoyo is optimistic Gurriel will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 27-year-old is expected to be able to hit before he can comfortably play defense, so he has a chance to return as the designated hitter soon.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Gurriel (hand) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Gurriel received two stitches on his right middle finger after his right hand was accidentally stepped on by teammate Randal Grichuk on Thursday, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he'll be available off the bench remains to be seen, but Corey Dickerson will start in left field and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' loss to Twins hurts, but an absence by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. would be worse X-rays on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s stepped-on right hand were negative, but the Jays don't have much margin for error with nine games left.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM