LF - Arizona Diamondbacks
- Age 32
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #285
- Best / Worst
- #265 / #310
- ADP
- #501
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- LF
- ESPN
- LF
- CBS
- LF
Availability
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. took part in on-field batting practice on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Thursday that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will not be ready for opening day. Still, his return to batting practice is an encouraging step after undergoing ACL surgery in September. With Corbin Carroll (wrist) also recovering from surgery, Arizona is expected to lean on Alek Thomas and Jordan Lawlar in the outfield, while Tim Tawa and Jorge Barrosa could compete for left field during spring training.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Thursday that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will not be ready for opening day, though an exact return date has not been determined.
Fantasy Impact
Lovullo said he spoke with Gurriel on Wednesday, and Gurriel told him he expected to be ready for Opening Day, highlighting how well he’s feeling after undergoing ACL surgery in September. However, Lovullo confirmed Gurriel will not be ready to start the season. With Corbin Carroll (hand) also recovering from surgery, the Diamondbacks will lean on Alek Thomas and Jordan Lawlar in the outfield, with Tim Tawa and Jorge Barrosa likely competing for left field in spring training.
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.
