LOURDES GURRIEL NEWS

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Back in action Saturday Gurriel (side) is starting in left field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Gurriel was held out of the Opening Day lineup for precautionary reasons after experiencing left side discomfort, but he'll return for the team's second game. The 26-year-old slashed .277/.327/.541 with 20 home runs and 50 RBI over 84 games with the Blue Jays last year.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should start Saturday Gurriel (side) is expected to start Saturday's game at Tampa Bay, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo indicated the 26-year-old would only be available off the bench in a "big spot" Friday, and it appears his absence is mostly precautionary. Derek Fisher is receiving the start in left field for the Blue Jays on Opening Day.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting season opener Gurriel (side) is out of the lineup for Friday's season opener against the Rays.

Impact The 26-year-old has been battling left side discomfort over the past week and apparently isn't quite ready for game action. Gurriel wasn't previously ruled out for Opening Day and was scheduled to take live batting practice Wednesday and Thursday, so he may not remain sidelined for long. Derek Fisher is starting in left field and batting eighth for the Blue Jays on Friday.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Continues with live BP Gurriel (side) is scheduled to take live batting practice Wednesday and Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 26-year-old's status for Opening Day remains up in the air, but manager Charlie Montoyo indicated if both sessions go well that he should be ready to play Friday in Tampa Bay. Gurriel exited Friday's intrasquad action with left side discomfort, but he's been participating in live batting practice throughout the week. Should he be forced to miss any regular season action, Billy McKinney or Derek Fisher could see opportunities in left field.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for live BP Gurriel (side) is scheduled to take batting practice Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gurriel isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Red Sox while battling side tightness, but he'll test things out in batting practice to see how his side responds. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Gurriel could be fine for Opening Day, but more clarity could come based on how he feels after taking batting practice. Even if he's ready for the season opener Friday, he could face some limitations to begin the year to prevent a more serious injury.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling better Gurriel (side) is feeling good after playing soft toss and hitting off a tee Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Gurriel has had a rocky few weeks, as he didn't report to camp until last Monday for undisclosed reasons and left an intrasquad game just four days later due to side tightness. While it sounds as if he's more or less healthy now, it remains to be seen how much his workload is limited early in the season due to his lack of practice time.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May take live BP Monday Gurriel (side) played catch Sunday and could progress to taking live batting practice Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Gurriel was lifted from Friday's intrasquad matchup due to left side discomfort, but his quick return to baseball activities is a promising sign for his progress. The 26-year-old may be ready for Opening Day at Tampa Bay on Friday if he continues without any setbacks.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shows improvement Saturday Gurriel (side) didn't participate in baseball activities Saturday but still "showed improvement" when evaluated, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was removed from Friday's intrasquad game with left side discomfort, so it's not much of a surprise to see the team expressing caution the following day. Gurriel is considered day-to-day and has no official timetable for his return, leaving his status for Friday's season opener up in the air.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 18, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Exits with side discomfort Gurriel left Friday's intrasquad game with left side discomfort, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Gurriel experienced the discomfort during his first at-bat in Friday's intrasquad matchup, and he exited the game as a result. He's scheduled to be re-examined Saturday, at which point the team could get more clarity about the nature and severity of the issue. The 26-year-old missed the first several days of camp for an undisclosed issue and arrived Monday, and it's unclear whether Friday's issue could impact his status for Opening Day.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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