Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has exercised his $13 million player option with Arizona.

Fantasy Impact

The move was expected considering Gurriel underwent ACL surgery late during the 2025 season. The veteran outfielder is not expected to return until around mid-2026.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.

Fantasy Impact

Gurriel is expected to be facing a 9-10 month recovery. He should be on track to return next summer.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has elected to undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.

Fantasy Impact

Gurriel suffered a torn ACL on Monday while trying to avoid contact with center fielder Blaze Alexander, who made a diving catch in the left-center gap against the Texas Rangers. After getting a second opinion, he has elected to undergo season-ending surgery and will be out for at least the first two months of the 2026 season. He finished the 2025 season with a .248/.295/.418 slash line across 129 games.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will miss the rest of the season after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right ACL tear.

Fantasy Impact

Gurriel suffered a torn ACL while trying to avoid contact with center fielder Blaze Alexander, who made a diving catch on a ball in the left-center gap on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Gurriel will receive a second opinion soon and is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season and likely at least the first two months of 2026. Jake McCarthy and Jorge Barrosa will likely fill in for him in left field.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-3 with a home run on Monday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Gurriel took Brandon Woodruff deep in the sixth inning. It was his 19th blast on the season.