Gurriel Jr. Out After Injury Struggles | Arizona Diamondbacks News

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ once-promising trade for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is now a cautionary tale as he’s been designated for assignment after a brutal 2024 season marred by injuries and poor performance. Once an All-Star with 24 homers and 82 RBIs last year, Gurriel’s 2024 has been derailed — hitting just .197 before his first home run in mid-May, then sidelined again. The team, facing a tight playoff race, opted to save $9 million by declining his $14 million option and paying a $5 million buyout instead. His departure underscores how health and consistency can undo even the most promising moves. 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/diamondbacks-dfa-former-star-163809866.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc1d487dc88e0607 Report issues to [email protected].