Yulieski Gourriel

Yuli Gurriel cranked his third home run of the spring and drove in three runs.

Fantasy Impact

Age has not stopped Gurriel to this point. The 37-year-old continues to hit. In 2021, he posted a .319 batting average and it appears he picked up where he left off last season. So far this spring he has three home runs in just seven at-bats to pair with a 2.482 OPS.

Cuban infielder Yulieski Gourriel agreed to a five-year, $47.5 million deal with the Houston Astros on Friday, pending a physical.

Fantasy Impact

The 32-year-old Cuban defector is currently projected to get 50-60 at-bats in the minors, before being called up early next month. According to Sanchez, Yulieski is projected to bat .285 and accrue anywhere from 15-18 homers and 85 RBI each season, making him a great add for fantasy purposes.

After defecting from Cuba in May, Gourriel has been seeking to enter MLB and is now declared a free agent to sign with any team.

Fantasy Impact

Gourriel is an older player at the age of 32, but he'll be a hot commodity as he offers plus power and has good plate discipline. He also provides solid plate coverage and can hit the ball to any part of the field. Many consider his adjustment period to be brief and if you have a deep bench, he's a sneaky add right now if you're willing to wait.