Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Agrees To $42 Million, 3-year Deal With D-backs, AP Source Says – News18

PHOENIX: The Arizona Diamondbacks are retaining outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on a $42 million, three-12 months contract that features a membership choice for 2027, in response to an individual accustomed to the deal.

The individual spoke to The Associated Press on situation of anonymity Sunday as a result of the deal hasn’t been formally introduced.

Gurriel got here to the D-backs in a commerce with the Blue Jays final offseason and was a mainstay within the lineup throughout their surprising run to the World Series. He made his first All-Star staff whereas batting .261 with 24 homers and 82 RBIs. The proper-handed batter performed strong protection in left area and was fashionable with followers — in no small half due to his hair, which he dyed vivid purple.

Gurriel was additionally good throughout the postseason, hitting .270 with three homers. He can choose out of his new deal after the second season.

The 30-12 months-outdated signed a $22 million, seven-12 months take care of the Toronto Blue Jays after defecting from Cuba along with his older brother Yuli in 2016. He proved to be a cut price, turning into an above-common massive-league hitter.

Gurriel got here to the desert with catcher Gabriel Moreno on Dec. 23, 2022, in a commerce that despatched Daulton Varsho to the Blue Jays.

Gurriel performed 5 seasons with the Blue Jays, batting .285 with 68 homers.

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(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – Associated Press)