Lourdes Gurriel re-upped with the Arizona Diamondbacks to the tune of 3 years and 42 million dollars as per a report by Jeff Passan. The contract also has a club option for a fourth season.
Gurriel Jr was an attractive name in free agency, the youngest of the renown Gurriel clan is not only a big bat, but one of the best fielders at his position. “Yunito” as he is known by the Cuban faithful hit .261 with 24 homeruns, 35 doubles, 82 runs batted in and slashed .309/.468/.772 last season with the desert snakes.
Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel’s deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks is for three years and $42 million with a club option for a fourth season, sources tell me and @kileymcd. The deal also includes an opt-out after the second season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 17, 2023
Gurriel who was a secondary player in the Daulton Varsho trade was a key figure in Arizona’s playoff run hitting a solid .288 in the postseason, while also going yard three times and also driving in 11 runs over that span. The outfielder also made the All-Star team for the first time in his career last season and posted a career-high WAR of 3.0.
Not only did the slugger hit 20 homeruns for the third time in his career , but he also was second amongst leftfielders with 14 DRS. Bringing back Gurriel not only keeps intact an NL Champion, but also shows that management is committed to keeping together a young talented team.