PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are retaining outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on a $42 million, three-year contract that features a membership choice for 2027, based on an individual aware of 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 sudden run to the World Series. He made his first All-Star group whereas batting .261 with 24 homers and 82 RBIs. The right-handed batter performed stable protection in left area and was widespread with followers – in no small half due to his hair, which he dyed vibrant 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-year-old signed a $22 million, seven-year take care of the Toronto Blue Jays after defecting from Cuba together with his older brother Yuli in 2016. He proved to be a cut price, turning into an above-average big-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.
