D-backs Cut Gurriel for Wild Card Push | Arizona Diamondbacks News

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a bold move by designating Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, signaling they’re cutting ties with a struggling outfielder who’s been dragging down their playoff push. With a .210 batting average and a .544 OPS, Gurriel’s negative Wins Above Replacement value proves he’s hurt more than helped the team this season — despite a $42M contract in his final year. In a move to prioritize immediate impact, the Diamondbacks recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno. As the Wild Card race tightens, the D-backs are making tough calls to win now — even if it means letting go of a high-priced underperformer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-diamondbacks-dfad-42-million-184445834.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0fad74ea26274ef Report issues to [email protected].