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Diamondbacks Designate Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for Assignment
Gurriel hit .210 with two homers in 51 games after returning from a torn ACL, prompting Arizona to open a roster spot for Fernandez.
- On Sunday, the Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, recalling rookie infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno to fill the roster spot.
- Gurriel struggled significantly after tearing his ACL late in 2025, batting.210 with two homers and 22 RBIs across 51 games throughout 2026.
- Signed to a three-year, $42 million contract ahead of the 2024 season, Gurriel hit a combined 42 homers during 2023 and 2024, helping Arizona reach the 2023 World Series.
- Arizona will owe Gurriel a $5 million buyout on a $14 million team option for next year; Fernandez, 22, provides defensive coverage at first base, third base, and shortstop.
- Fernandez has been a versatile contributor, hitting.308 over 10 games in his most recent major league stint, offering the Diamondbacks speed and defensive flexibility for the postseason.
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Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment
The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.
·United States
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Diamondbacks designate outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their 2023 World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Gurriel DFA'd by D-backs; infielder Fernandez recalled
The Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, the club announced on Sunday. Rookie infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.
·New York, United States
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