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Arizona Diamondbacks Welcome Back Lourdes Gurriel Jr. after Injury Hiatus

by
Carlos Ramirez
September 21, 2024

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Returns to the Arizona Diamondbacks Lineup

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently announced the reinstatement of outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the 10-day injured list. The 30-year-old player had been sidelined due to a calf strain and hadn’t participated in a game since the 1st of September, 2024.

Gurriel Jr.’s Stellar Performance

Gurriel Jr., a former All-Star, holds an impressive .274 batting average this season, with 17 home runs and 70 runs batted in (RBIs) over 125 games. Over the course of his career, he boasts a .278 batting average, with 109 home runs and 406 RBIs. This record is a testament to his impressive performance from when he started with the Toronto Blue Jays (2018-22) before joining the Diamondbacks.

Corresponding Roster Changes

In a concurrent move, the Diamondbacks have designated infielder Luis Guillorme for assignment. The 29-year-old player had participated in 18 games this season for the Diamondbacks, achieving a .162 batting average and contributing four RBIs.

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