Impact Gurriel's first home run of the season was a three-run shot that gave Arizona a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Over his last six starts, the designated hitter has four extra-base hits and eight RBI.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LOURDES GURRIEL #12 - LEFT FIELDER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
18 HR •
75 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
75 RBI
.279 AVG
Hits first home run of season Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Brewers.
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Day off Tuesday Gurriel isn't in Arizona's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Gurriel has gotten off to a slow start this season, slashing .205/.238/.282 through 10 games. As a result, he'll take a seat against Corbin Burnes while Evan Longoria takes over as Arizona's designated hitter, batting fourth.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Receives first day off Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Coming off a night in which he recorded his first two extra-base knocks of the season (a double and a triple) while plating three runs in Saturday's 12-8 win, Gurriel will get his first day off. Pavin Smith will replace Gurriel in the lineup, serving as Arizona's designated hitter and No. 3 batter.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base four times Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, three RBI, a run scored and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 12-8 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Gurriel has started every game as the primary designated hitter or a fill-in outfielder against left-handed starters. He snapped a three-game hitless stretch Saturday, and the extra-base were the first of the season for Gurriel, who is 8-for-35 (.229) with a .577 OPS through nine appearances.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 3, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
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Moves to DH Gurriel served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Gurriel has played both games thus far, as the left fielder Thursday against a lefty and the DH on Friday against a righty. Early signs indicate manger Torey Lovullo may hold back on center fielder Alex Thomas against lefties, which means Gurriel could play a near-everyday role.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Part of Opening Day lineup Gurriel started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers on Opening Day.
Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo deployed right-handed hitters Gurriel and Kyle Lewis (as DH) against Dodgers lefty Julio Urias, which meant one of the Diamondbacks' left-handed hitting outfielders would be on the bench. It was Alek Thomas. The speculation was that Arizona's all-lefty outfield would remain intact as the primary starters whether against lefties or righties, but that may not be the case. Right-hander Dustin May takes the hill Friday, so Lovullo will likely adjust to include Thomas in the outfield.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays first base Tuesday Gurriel played five innings at first base during Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland.
Impact Gurriel enters the regular season as part of the rotation at designated hitter and the primary backup at first base. He was given some reps in practice and played some minor league games at first before Tuesday's work. His right-handed bat could also come in handy in an outfield that features three lefty-hitting starters.
MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at first Sunday Gurriel will start at first base in a minor-league game Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo recently stated that Gurriel would get exposure to first base in the final days of spring training, which signals he may be the team's backup at the position.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will play first base Gurriel is expected to get playing time at first base in the final days of spring training, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Gurriel has played first base before but not much, with just 16 career games at the position during his time with the Blue Jays. Getting him work at first base is an indicator that Kyle Lewis will win the final bench spot over Pavin Smith, who is the only true first baseman left in camp behind Christian Walker.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in spring opener Gurriel (wrist) will bat third and play left field in Saturday's split-squad game against the Rockies.
Impact Gurriel underwent wrist surgery in October after dealing with wrist troubles throughout last season. Reports at the time of the procedure indicated he'd be ready for the start of spring, and they've proved accurate. Where exactly he fits into the Diamondbacks' outfield is unclear, but he should feature frequently.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM
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JANUARY 2, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
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D-backs trade Varsho to Blue Jays, receive Moreno, Gurriel
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Shipped to Arizona Gurriel (wrist) and Gabriel Moreno were acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Blue Jays in exchange for Daulton Varsho on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gurriel is entering the final season of the seven-year, $22 million extension he inked with Toronto back in 2016, and he'll spend the final year of the deal in Arizona. The 29-year-old saw his power drop last season, hitting just five home runs with a .109 ISO while playing through a wrist issue, but he still had a .291/.343/.400 slash line in 121 contests. Gurriel underwent wrist surgery in October and is expected to be healthy for the start of spring training in February, and he should be a key piece of the Diamondbacks' lineup in 2023.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes left wrist surgery Gurriel underwent left wrist surgery Thursday but is expected to be ready for spring training in 2023, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
Impact Gurriel missed the final month of the regular season due to a left hamstring strain and was left off the wild-card roster, but the 29-year-old also dealt with a wrist issue throughout the year. In spite of his procedure, it seems likely that Gurriel will be able to return to the field once spring training gets underway in February.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Left off wild-card roster Gurriel (hamstring) was not selected for the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gurriel was unable to prove his health in time to make the wild-card roster, and he remains on the 10-day injured list to open the postseason. In his place, Toronto opted to carry Gabriel Moreno into the series as a third catcher. If the Blue Jays advance to the next round of the playoffs, Gurriel will once again be eligible to be activated from the IL.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes part in workout Wednesday Gurriel (hamstring) took live batting practice and was involved in defensive drills Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Gurriel won't be activated from the 10-day injured list when the Blue Jays close out their regular season Wednesday with a doubleheader in Baltimore, but he could be a candidate to return to action when Toronto begins its wild-card round series with Seattle on Friday. The 28-year-old slashed .291/.343/.400 with five home runs, three stolen bases, 52 RBI and 52 runs in 121 games before landing on the shelf Sept. 9 with the left hamstring strain.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
