Gurriel Jr. Re-inks with Diamondbacks
Dec 22 2023
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Diamondbacks
NEWS: Arizona re-signed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a three-year, $42M contract that includes an opt-out after the second year and a club option for a fourth year.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: In need of more right-handed hitting and a veteran presence in the outfield, the Dbacks brought back Gurriel, a key member of the 2023 squad that won the National League pennant. A first-time All Star last year, the 30-year-old set a high water mark with 2.1 fWAR and hit a career-high 24 homers, yet put up his lowest full-season wRC+ (106). He figures to be a staple in the lineup, seeing most of his PT at DH and in left field. His addition takes away prospective PT from outfielders Jake McCarthy, Dominic Fletcher, Pavin...
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