Yuli Gurriel
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MLB Player Data
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Apr 13 2024Gurriel signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel spent all of last season with the Marlins, slashing .245/.304/.359 across 329 plate appearances. He will turn 40 years old in June and is unlikely to see regular playing time in the majors with Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna locked in at first base and DH, respectively, though Gurriel could come up from Triple-A should Atlanta run into depth problems later in the year.
Sep 27 2023Gurriel is starting at first base and batting sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jorge Soler is getting a start in right field and Josh Bell will be the designated hitter, opening up first base for Gurriel. It's the first start since Sept. 16 for the 39-year-old.
Sep 17 2023Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's three-run shot in the bottom of the first gave the Marlins a 4-3 lead after Atlanta jumped out in front early. He later added a single in the eighth before coming around to score on a Jazz Chisholm grand slam, giving the first baseman his first multi-hit game since Aug. 6. Gurriel has now tallied five RBI over his last four games while also scoring four runs and walking three times over that stretch.
Aug 30 2023Gurriel will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will serve as the Marlins' first baseman for the second day in a row, essentially replacing Jorge Soler (hip) in the lineup while Josh Bell handles designated-hitter duties. Since the Marlins acquired Bell on Aug. 1, Gurriel has made just 10 starts and is hitting .162 with two extra-base hits (both doubles) over 37 at-bats on the month.
Jul 2 2023Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being struck on the face by a grounder during pregame warmups Thursday, Gurriel missed a pair of games before returning to the lineup for Saturday's 7-0 loss. He went 1-for-3 with a walk in the contest but will return to the bench for the series finale, paving the way for Garrett Cooper to step back in at first base. Even before he was hit in the face, Gurriel had sat out the Marlins' prior two games, so he appears to have moved back into a reserve role after he had been a regular in the lineup for much of June.
Jul 1 2023Gurriel (face) will bat sixth and play first base Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was hit in the face by a grounder during pregame warmups Thursday and missed a pair of games as a result, but he avoided serious injury. Prior to the incident, his performance had been picking up at the plate, as he managed four multi-hit games in his last six starts, but his season-long slash line remains a modest .268/.318/.399.
Jun 30 2023Gurriel (face) is expected to be available off the bench Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took an errant groundball to his right cheek during pregame fielding drills Thursday in Boston and had to be scratched from the Marlins' lineup, but he suffered no fractures and reported feeling good ahead of Friday night's series opener in Atlanta. Garrett Cooper is getting the start at first base versus the NL East leaders.
Jun 29 2023Gurriel did not suffer any broken bones to his face Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was in Thursday's lineup against Boston but was scratched after taking a groundball to the nose in pregame warmups. He seemingly avoided serious injury and could return as early as Friday, when the Marlins open a series at Atlanta.
Jun 19 2023Gurriel went 2-for-5 with his fourth stolen base of the season in Sunday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 39-year-old has alternated starts at first base with Garrett Cooper over the last week, although the latter also rotates in at DH when he isn't playing defense. Gurriel isn't exactly earning the extra opportunities, however, slashing just .222/.239/.333 through 12 games in June with zero homers and only two RBI. His value to the Marlins primarily comes from helping to keep Cooper rested and healthy, but that doesn't translate into fantasy utility.
Jun 11 2023Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a seat for the second time in three days after he went 0-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored while striking out twice in Saturday's victory. Garrett Cooper will draw the start at first base and bat fifth in Sunday's rubber match with Chicago.
Jun 9 2023Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a seat after he went 0-for-8 with a run scored while starting twice during the Marlins' three-game series with the Royals. Garrett Cooper will draw the start at first base and bat fifth in the series opener with Chicago.
Jun 6 2023Gurriel isn't in the Marlins' lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After breaking a brief three-game hitting streak Monday against the Royals, Gurriel will get a breather Tuesday. Garrett Cooper will fill in at first base and bat fourth.
Jun 5 2023Gurriel will start at first base and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Royals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After producing six hits in the Marlins' weekend series with the Athletics, Gurriel will be rewarded Monday with his 13th consecutive start. Though Garrett Cooper is in the lineup as Miami's designated hitter in place of a resting Jorge Soler, Gurriel appears to have overtaken the slumping Cooper as Miami's primary first baseman.
Jun 4 2023Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's leadoff triple in the fourth inning was his third three-bagger this year, setting a new career high in his age-39 season. He's gone 6-for-13 in his last three games following an 0-for-13 slump. Gurriel's now slashing .291/.350/.440 with three homers, 15 runs scored, 13 RBI and three stolen bases through 157 at-bats in his first season with Miami.
May 31 2023Gurriel went 0-for-3 with two walks and a steal in Tuesday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is now 3-for-3 on stolen base attempts this season after swiping eight bags with Houston last year. While the 39-year-old shouldn't be counted on as a steady source of speed, he's been productive at the plate, going 13-for-30 over his last eight games to boost his slash line to .289/.353/.430 with three home runs and 12 RBI through 136 plate appearances this season. The veteran infielder has gotten the majority of the starts at first base recently, with Garrett Cooper serving as DH, though Jesus Sanchez's return from the IL could cut into Gurriel's playing time.
May 28 2023Gurriel will start at first base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jorge Soler seeing more work in right field of late while the Marlins are without all of Jesus Sanchez (hamstring), Jazz Chisholm (toe) and Avisail Garcia (back), Gurriel has been able to claim more reps at first base while Garrett Cooper has served as Miami's designated hitter. Gurriel finds himself in the starting nine Sunday for the sixth consecutive contest.
May 26 2023Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is now 10-for-16 with three extra-base hits (including two triples) in his last four games. He'd gone just 4-for-33 in his previous nine contests. The veteran first baseman is holding down a regular role for now as injuries in the outfield open up the DH spot for Garrett Cooper. Through 117 plate appearances this year, Gurriel is slashing a solid .299/.342/.458 with three home runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases.
May 24 2023Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel delivered a two-out single in the fourth to drive home the Marlins' first run of the game. He followed that with a triple in the sixth inning. Gurriel has eight hits in the last three games, however just one of them has gone for extra bases. Gurriel's power disappeared last season and hasn't returned in 2023. However, his average is creeping back up and sits at .291. Gurriel also picked up his second steal of the season thanks to a rundown gone wrong for the Rockies.
May 23 2023Gurriel went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has seen limited playing time since Garrett Cooper returned from an inner ear infection May 14. Over three games since that date, Gurriel has gone 4-for-10 with one RBI. It appears he'll remain in a reserve role as long as the Marlins' infield is healthy. For the season, the 38-year-old is slashing .263/.306/.384 with three home runs, nine RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base through 108 plate appearances.
May 17 2023Gurriel will start at first base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garrett Cooper will slide into the lineup as the designated hitter and Jorge Soler will play right field to open up a spot for Gurriel. The 38-year-old is sporting a .681 OPS with three home runs in 97 plate appearances on the season.
May 14 2023Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel had started 10 of the Marlins' last 11 games at first base, slashing just .175/.227/.300 with a home run, three RBI and two runs over that stretch. He'll likely see his playing time take a significant hit moving forward after the Marlins reinstated Garrett Cooper (ear) from the 10-day injured list Sunday and reinstalled him as their everyday first baseman.
May 10 2023Gurriel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has been filling in as the primary first baseman while Garrett Cooper (ear) has been on the shelf, but the 38-year-old will get a breather for the series finale in Arizona while Luis Arraez spells him. While starting each of the Marlins' past eight games, Gurriel went 6-for-33 (.182 average) with a home run, two doubles, two runs and two RBI.
May 8 2023Gurriel went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took Hayden Wesneski deep to left to open up the scoring in the fifth inning. It was just his third home run of the year but his second RBI over his last three games. The 38-year-old has been a mainstay in the lineup since Garrett Cooper (ear) was put on the IL but hasn't put together a whole lot of run production. For the season, he slashing .270/.313/.432 with six extra base hits, seven RBI, eight runs and a 4:8 BB:K over 80 plate appearances.
May 3 2023Gurriel will start at first base and bat third in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 38-year-old will pick up his third start in four games, and he could be headed for regular playing time at first base in the short term after Garrett Cooper (ear) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Even at his advanced age, Gurriel continues to make contact at a high rate, so he could make for a decent source of batting average while he's getting steady playing time. Fantasy managers shouldn't look to him for much power production, however.
Mar 30 2023Gurriel had his contract selected by the Marlins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel signed a minor-league deal with Miami in early March and is positioned for a bench role to begin the 2023 season.
Mar 29 2023Marlins manager Skip Schumaker indicated Wednesday that Gurriel will primarily be used as a bat off the bench, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Schumaker did say that he feels comfortable deploying Gurriel against both righties and lefties but also went on to confirm that Garrett Cooper will remain the team's primary first baseman. There is very little fantasy appeal in the 2023 outlook of a 38-year-old reserve player who slashed just .242/.288/.360 across 584 regular-season plate appearances in 2022.
Mar 26 2023Marlins general manager Kim Ng said Sunday that Gurriel "should be there on Thursday," implying his contract will be selected prior to the Marlins' season opener with the Mets that day, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After drawing limited interest in free agency this winter, Gurriel settled for a minor-league deal with Miami in March and showed well enough in his limited time in the Grapefruit League to earn a spot on the Marlins' big-league roster. The 38-year-old struggled mightily in 2022 with a .242/.288/.360 slash line over 584 plate appearances, but he led all of baseball with a .319 average in 2021. Though he may be able to bounce back in the batting-average department in 2023 if he can stave off any major decline in the career-worst 12.5 percent strikeout rate he sported a season ago, Gurriel's advancing age, paucity of power and poorer team context with the move from Houston to Miami may limit his fantasy appeal largely to NL-only formats.
Mar 10 2023Gurriel will be given reps at second and third base in addition to first base, Ely Sussman of FishStripes.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel officially latched on with the Marlins on Friday, and while it's a minor-league contract, he's almost surely in line to make the Opening Day roster. The 38-year-old hasn't made a start at a position other than first base since 2019, but he has plenty of past experience at third and a little at second. Gurriel slashed only .242/.288/.360 for the Astros last season and isn't much of a fantasy option for 2023, even if he gains extra position eligibility.
Mar 9 2023Gurriel signed a contract with Miami on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rumors of a potential deal between the Marlins and Gurriel had been swirling around all offseason. Gurriel had been holding out for a major-league contract, and while the details of the deal are not yet known, the two sides were finally able to iron out an agreement. The veteran first baseman will turn 39 in June and slashed .242/.288/.360 during the regular season last year before spraining his right MCL in Game 5 of the World Series.
Mar 7 2023Gurriel (knee) and the Marlins remain in touch on a potential minor-league contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel had been holding out hope of scoring a guaranteed major-league deal, but it's pretty clear by now that such an offer is not coming his way. The 38-year-old first baseman slashed just .242/.288/.360 over 146 regular-season games with the Astros in 2022 before suffering a sprained right MCL in Game 5 of the World Series. He should be recovered from that injury at this point and still rates as a solid defensive player, but Gurriel doesn't offer much offensive upside steering into the 2023 campaign. He'll turn 39 in June.
Feb 28 2023Gurriel (knee) could still be an option for the Marlins if he's willing to accept a minor-league contract, according to Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was said to be a target of the Marlins back in January, but he remains a free agent with spring training now fully underway. At last check in mid-February, the veteran first baseman was still holding out for a guaranteed major-league deal. He posted a rough .242/.288/.360 batting line over 146 games (584 plate appearances) with the Astros during the 2022 regular season and then suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee in Game 5 of the World Series. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of present momentum toward Gurriel finding a new home.
Jan 24 2023Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is one of the few potentially impactful position players remaining on the free-agent market, and the Marlins could use some help in that regard, but Mish hears that the club "had stopped any aggressive pursuit" of the veteran first baseman as of Monday afternoon. Maybe this falling out has to do with the MCL sprain that he suffered in Game 5 of the World Series against the Phillies. Gurriel struggled to a .242/.288/.360 slash line during the 2022 regular season before rising up in the early part of the playoffs for the Astros. He turns 39 years old this June but should be able to find a major-league deal at some point before the beginning of spring training.
Nov 5 2022Gurriel was diagnosed with a sprained right MCL on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel suffered the injury after a collision during a rundown in Game 5 of the World Series and will miss the remainder of the series as a result. The Astros have yet to say anything about his availability for next season, and a 38-year-old soon-to-be free agent coming off a down season isn't guaranteed to continue playing, but it seems as though he'd have time to get back to full health by Opening Day.
Nov 3 2022Gurriel exited Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday due to right knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel got caught in a rundown and twisted his knee before exiting the game in the eighth inning. Manager Dusty Baker labeled Gurriel day-to-day, and with a day off between Game 5 and 6, it's possible that he isn't forced to miss any additional time. If Gurriel is unable to suit up, Trey Mancini is likely to enter the lineup and start at first base.
Oct 19 2022Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel broke the tie with a solo shot to left off Clarke Schmidt in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 38-year-old righty is now 6-for-19 in the 2022 postseason with two homers. Gurriel had a down year in 2022, hitting only .242 with eight homers after he had 15 home runs and a .319 batting average in 2021. Nonetheless, Gurriel has nearly 300 at bats in the postseason for his career and will look to use that experience to his benefit as the ALCS progresses.
Oct 1 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel tallied two separate RBI knocks, including a single in the fourth inning and a double in the final frame. Despite hitting just .200 across his last 10 games, Gurriel has managed seven RBI in that span. He's maintained a .240/.286/.359 line across 567 plate appearances for the season.
Sep 28 2022Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went 3-for-17 with a double, four RBI, a run, a walk and three strikeouts over the last four games and will get a breather Wednesday. Trey Mancini is taking over at first base and batting sixth.
Sep 22 2022Gurriel isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the last four games but will get a breather after he went 2-for-15 with a run, an RBI and three strikeouts. Trey Mancini will take his place at first base and bat sixth.
Sep 17 2022Gurriel isn't starting Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get a breather after he hit .333 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI over the last seven games. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and batting sixth.
Sep 13 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took Andrew Chafin yard in the seventh inning to tally his eighth homer of the season. It was his first long ball in 59 games, spanning back to July 1. In addition to his power outage, Gurriel also has maintained only a .245/.293/.370 line across 518 plate appearances on the season -- good for an 89 wRC+.
Sep 10 2022Gurriel went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel benefited from receiving a day off Friday. His first-inning single led to an error that generated the Astros' lone run in Saturday's contest. Gurriel had gone 11 games without a multi-hit effort, hitting just .125 in that span. His batting average has yet to exceed .250 this year, and it's currently at .242 with a .654 OPS, seven home runs, 43 RBI, 47 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 126 contests. Despite the poor performance, he continues to see regular playing time at first base.
Sep 9 2022Gurriel isn't starting Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is resting after he went 1-for-11 with two RBI and two strikeouts over the last three games. Trey Mancini will start at first base and bat sixth.
Aug 14 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is 6-for-12 with a double, an RBI and four runs over the past three games but will head to the bench Sunday. Trey Mancini will step in at first base and bat sixth in the series finale versus Oakland.
Aug 12 2022Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel struggled across his last six games entering Thursday by tallying only one hit across his previous 21 at-bats. He ended that skid with singles to lead off both the fifth and seventh innings and came around to score on both occasions. Across 403 plate appearances this season, Gurriel is hitting .240 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, and 39 runs scored.
Aug 7 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat for the second time in less than a week, allowing Trey Mancini to pick up a start at first base. The move to the bench comes after Gurriel went 1-for-14 with an RBI in the first three games of the series in Cleveland.
Aug 3 2022Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak in which he's hit .379 with four doubles, five runs, two RBI and three stolen bases. He'll get a breather while Trey Mancini starts at first base with Aledmys Diaz taking over in left field.
Aug 2 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in a 2-1 loss to Boston on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting second, Gurriel brought home Jose Altuve with a first-inning single before swiping second base and adding another single in the fifth. The 38-year-old's theft was his fifth in his last 12 games while the two-hit performance extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which he's batting .379 with two doubles. Deadline acquisition Trey Mancini may eat into Gurriel's playing time, though manager Dusty Baker will be forced to keep Gurriel's bat in the lineup if he continues to put up quality numbers.
Jul 31 2022Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has two steals, three doubles and three multi-hit efforts during his five-game hitting streak. His theft Sunday came as part of a double-steal that saw Jose Altuve dart home for the game's first run. Gurriel has picked up four of his seven steals this season in his last 10 games. He's slashing .243/.293/.392 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored and 30 doubles through 94 contests.
Jul 29 2022Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base Thursday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning and went on to steal second base before coming around to score. After swiping one base combined across the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Gurriel now has six steals this season without being caught. That's a nice uptick in value, as Gurriel has otherwise recorded only seven home runs with 27 RBI and 33 runs scored in 91 games on the campaign.
Jul 26 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has a .528 OPS in five games since the All-Star break and will head to the bench for Tuesday's contest. J.J. Matijevic will take over at first base and bat seventh for the Astros.
Jul 22 2022Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel singled and stole second in the second inning, but that was the extent of his offense Friday. The 38-year-old has four stolen bases in as many attempts this year, putting him one shy of his career high in thefts. He's batting .276 (16-for-58) in July, lifting his season slash line to .235/.285/.384 with seven home runs, 26 RBI and 31 runs scored in 85 games.
Jul 21 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the matinee and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Houston's victory. J.J. Matijevic, who walked off New York in Game 1 with an RBI single, will start at first base in the nightcap.
Jul 15 2022Gurriel will sit Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has just two hits in his last four games, dropping his season slash line to .2314/.283/.383. J.J. Matijevic will get the start at first base in his absence.
Jul 9 2022Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI on Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel returned from a two-game absence caused by an undisclosed injury and recorded an RBI single in the seventh inning to drive in his 25th run of the campaign. Gurriel has been on a hot stretch at the plate, maintaining a .319 average with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored across his last 14 games. Even so, Gurriel is still slashing just .233/.286/.396 across 297 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 8 2022Gurriel (undisclosed) is starting Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel wasn't in the lineup for the last two games due to an unspecified injury, but he appeared off the bench Thursday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. He's starting at first base and batting sixth Friday.
Jul 7 2022Gurriel is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Royals, likely due to an undisclosed injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will be on the bench for a second straight contest, and though the Astros haven't provided an explanation behind the back-to-back absences, the 38-year-old is presumably dealing with a physical concern. J.J. Matijevic gets the start at first base in Gurriel's stead and bats sixth in the series finale.
Jul 6 2022Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel logged hits in four of the last five matchups and went 4-for-17 with a homer, a double, four runs and three RBI during that time. Aledmys Diaz is starting at first base and batting sixth Wednesday.
Jul 2 2022Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel led off the second inning with his seventh home run of the season, and he came around to score one frame later after earning a one-out walk. He still owns a subpar .227/.280/.396 line for the season, but Gurriel has hit .333 with a pair of long balls, four RBI and five runs scored across his last eight games.
Jun 29 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took Chasen Shreve yard in the fifth inning to record his sixth home run of the season. He's in the midst of a five-game hitting streak, during which he's driven in three and scored two runs. Gurriel is hitting just .228 on the campaign, though he's raised that mark to .247 across 23 games in June.
Jun 25 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the past 19 games and will head to the bench Saturday while mired in a 2-for-22 slump over his last six, with both of those hits coming in the past two contests. J.J. Matijevic will take over at first base for Houston.
Jun 24 2022Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a double Thursday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel entered the game having gone hitless in his last four games and 14 at-bats. However, he snapped that stretch with a leadoff double in the eighth inning before being stranded. Gurriel is striking out only 14 percent of the time across 250 plate appearances this season, but he's still been able to muster just a .216/.268/.366 slash line.
Jun 18 2022Gurriel went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel picked up his solo shot in the bottom of the second inning off Lucas Giolito, then came around to score on Michael Brantley's grand slam in the sixth. The first baseman has at least one hit in seven of his last eight games. The three-hit outing raised Gurriel's batting average to .229, the highest it has been since May 22.
Jun 15 2022Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took Kolby Allard yard in the eighth inning to record his fourth homer of the season. He has one hit in six of his last seven starts, but more importantly, he has five extra-base knocks in that span. That has increased Gurriel's ISO to .147 on the campaign, in line with his mark from the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Jun 14 2022Gurriel went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was riding a modest four-game hitting streak into Monday's game. Though he collected only one hit in each of those contests, he did record three doubles. That was a welcomed sign of increased power for Gurriel, as he has just a .350 slugging percentage across 219 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 1 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get a breather for the day game after a night game, allowing Aledmys Diaz to pick up a rare start at first base. The Astros had included Gurriel in the lineup in each of their previous 11 games, with the 37-year-old slashing .146/.186/.171 during that stretch.
May 28 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a run scored Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel led off the second inning with a single and came around to score. He chipped in another base knock to begin the sixth frame to turn in his second consecutive multi-hit performance. Even so, he has hit just .184 with four RBI and four runs scored across his last 10 games. Overall, Gurriel has maintained a .232/.264/.384 line across 159 plate appearances.
May 19 2022Gurriel isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has logged multi-hit performances in four of the lsat six games, and he's hit .435 with three homers, two doubles, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base during that time. Aledmys Diaz will take his place at first base and bat cleanup Thursday.
May 18 2022Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and three runs scored Tuesday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel closed a nine-run second inning for the Astros with his third homer of the season. Though his power output has been modest to begin the campaign, Gurriel has hit all three of his home runs in his last five starts, also chipping in seven RBI and six runs scored while hitting .500. That has improved his line to .248/.287/.430 across 129 plate appearances.
May 15 2022Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took Patrick Corbin yard in the sixth inning to record his second home run of the season. After failing to go deep across his first 26 starts, Gurriel has homered twice in his last three games while also recording two doubles. He's hitting .248/.292/.416 across 120 plate appearances on the season, and his recent surge has raised his ISO to .168.
May 13 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel hit a two-run shot off Josiah Gray to cap the Astros' five-run first-inning explosion. The homer was just the first of the season for Gurriel in his 28th game of the year. It hasn't been a good year thus far for the 37-year-old first baseman, who's hitting just .210/.252/.343 on the season.
May 12 2022Gurriel isn't starting Thursday's regularly scheduled game against the Twins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel finished Wednesday's suspended game by going 1-for-5 with a run, but he'll get a breather for the regularly scheduled matchup. Niko Goodrum will start at first base and bat seventh.
May 8 2022Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is presumably sitting as a result of a planned rest day, as he had started in each of the Astros' last 10 games. Niko Goodrum will get the nod at first base in place of Gurriel, who went 6-for-37 during that 10-game stretch to drop his season average to .196.
Apr 26 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel helped manufacture offense for Houston in the sixth inning. He reached base with a two-out single and proceeded to steal second base before coming around to score on a Kyle Tucker single. Though Gurriel shouldn't be counted on to provide stolen bases throughout the season, he has started to heat up at the plate, collecting three doubles and three runs scored combined across his last two games.
Apr 24 2022Gurriel went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored Sunday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was hitless through his first three at-bats, but he led off both the fifth and seventh innings with a double. He also came around to score on each occasion. Though he's hitting only .213 across 48 plate appearances on the season, Gurriel has now collected at least one hit in four of his last five games.
Apr 23 2022Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His bases-loaded dribbler the other way beat the shift with two outs in the third inning, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead they couldn't hold. Gurriel came into Friday's game with zero RBI on the season, and even after the multi-hit effort he's still slashing only .184/.205/.289 through 10 contests.
Apr 12 2022The Astros reinstated Gurriel (personal) from the paternity list Monday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston has yet to release its lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Arizona, but it's expected to include Gurriel, who started in last Thursday's Opening Day game against the Angels before leaving the team to witness the birth of his child. Niko Goodrum and Aledmys Diaz shared duties at first base over the three games Gurriel missed, but both are expected to move back into utility roles.
Apr 10 2022Gurriel (personal) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was placed on the paternity list Friday, and he missed the remainder of the team's opening series against the Angels as a result. Given that the team is off Monday, he is in line to return to the lineup at the next opportunity. Gurriel should start at first base while hitting fifth in the order.
Apr 8 2022Gurriel was placed on the paternity list Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Thursday's Opening Day win over the Angels, but he'll be away from the team for 1-3 days following the birth of his child. Joe Perez was called up by the Astros ahead of Friday's game against the Angels, while Aledmys Diaz should see increased playing time at first base while Gurriel is unavailable.
Nov 4 2021The Astros intend to exercise Gurriel's team option for the 2022 season, Gurriel tweeted from his personal account Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's club option is worth $8 million, an increase of 1.5 million from his 2021 salary. He performed well as the Astros' regular first baseman last season, logging a 134 wRC+ and .363 wOBA while also winning the American League batting title. He projects to return to a full-time role once again, and his contact-heavy approach at the plate could help him maintain steady production despite entering his age-37 campaign.
Oct 16 2021Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Saturday's ALCS Game 2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel did his best to try to bring the Astros back from a nine-run deficit, hitting a two-RBI single in the fourth inning and a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth, but Houston wound up falling four runs short. The home run was Gurriel's sixth in 63 career playoff games.
Oct 3 2021Gurriel is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Currently boasting a .318 average, Gurriel is in position to win the AL batting title. Marwin Gonzalez fills in at first base and bats seventh Sunday.
Oct 1 2021Gurriel will sit Friday against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros will rest several regulars the day after clinching the division. Aledmys Diaz takes over at first base.
Sep 25 2021Gurriel will sit Saturday against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went hitless in both of his last two games, though that followed a 10-game stretch in which he hit .413 with eight multi-hit games. Marwin Gonzalez takes over at first base Saturday.
Sep 19 2021Gurriel is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a day off after starting the past eight games and delivering a .722 OPS during that span. Aledmys Diaz will start at first base Sunday for Houston.
Sep 13 2021Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel broke out of a minor 1-for-13 skid over his previous three starts with a perfect day at the dish in the series finale, lifting his season average back up to a career-high .315. He'll remain in the lineup for Monday's game in Texas, manning first base and batting cleanup.
Sep 10 2021Gurriel isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get his first day off in nearly a month after he hit .316 with a homer, five runs and two RBI across the last five games. Aledmys Diaz will start at first base and bat seventh.
Sep 7 2021Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monday's game was Gurriel's first this season with three runs scored. The 37-year-old notched a pair of base hits and a walk and came around to score each time. Gurriel has been scorching hot at the plate since late August, as he's slashing .371/.458/.532 with two homers, six RBI, 13 runs scored and 10:11 BB:K over his last 16 games.
Sep 5 2021Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went deep off Chris Paddack to lead off the seventh inning. It was the first of back-to-back homers as Carlos Correa followed him up with one of his own. The 37-year-old is slashing .314/.384/.473 with 14 long balls, 72 RBI and 67 runs scored in 510 plate appearances. He has at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 games.
Aug 23 2021Gurriel went 3-for-3 with a double, RBI and walk in a 7-1 loss to the Royals on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel accounted for one-third of Houston's baserunners Monday, singling in the first, doubling home its lone run in the third, walking in the fifth and singling in the seventh. Following a cold stretch earlier this month, Gurriel is 9-for-17 with a .579 on base over his last four games.
Aug 21 2021Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two RBI in Friday's 12-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel ended a brutal 1-for-24 drought since he returned from the injured list last weekend with a solo shot in the third inning to put the Astros up 7-0. The 37-year-old later plated another run in the fourth to extend the lead to 9-1. Gurriel's power certainly isn't the same from when he swatted 31 homers in 2019, but he's been hitting the ball as well as ever this season, slashing .311/.377/.473 with 13 homers, 68 RBI, 58 runs scored, a steal and 44:47 BB:K over 448 plate appearances.
Aug 14 2021Gurriel (neck) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday and will bat sixth and play first base against the Angels, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will wind up missing just one day more than the minimum with a neck strain. He'll look to recapture the form he shown immediately prior to the injury, as he was riding a streak of five straight multi-hit games before getting hurt. Kyle Tucker landed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 13 2021Gurriel (neck) could return to action Saturday against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was originally expected to be back Friday, but he needs at least one more day. Aledmys Diaz will start at first base while Jacob Wilson starts at the hot corner.
Aug 10 2021Gurriel (neck) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list Friday when first eligible, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday with neck stiffness, but the move was backdated to Aug. 3 since he sat out the previous three games before officially landing on the shelf. The 37-year-old was fielding grounders over the weekend and apparently won't require a rehab stint due to the brevity of the absence.
Aug 7 2021Gurriel (neck) took grounders on the field Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel landed on the 10-day injured list Friday after he missed three consecutive games due to neck stiffness, and he's eligible to return as early as Aug. 13. The team hasn't yet revealed when he'll be back in action, but it's encouraging to see him resume activities shortly after his placement on the IL.
Aug 6 2021Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with neck stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel missed the previous three games with the stiff neck, and now the club has determined the issue is severe enough to place the first baseman on the IL. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Gurriel will be eligible for activation Aug. 13 against the Angels, though it's not yet known if he could require additional time to recover. Jacob Wilson and Taylor Jones were recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land, with Robel Garcia being sent down in corresponding roster moves.
Aug 5 2021Gurriel (neck) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Twins, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was scratched from Tuesday's starting nine with neck stiffness and has yet to rejoin the lineup. The 37-year-old should continue to be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Martin Maldonado will receive a rare start at first base Thursday while Jason Castro works behind the plate.
Aug 4 2021Gurriel (neck) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 37-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's starting nine with neck stiffness and apparently requires another day off. Gurriel should be considered day-to-day as the Astros finish their two-game set in Los Angeles and return home to face the Twins starting Thursday. Aledmys Diaz once again fills in at first base, batting fifth in Wednesday's order.
Aug 3 2021Gurriel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers with neck stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was penciled in to start at first base, per usual, but the neck issue appeared to flare up during his pre-game work. He should be considered day-to-day while Aledmys Diaz covers first base in his place with Robel Garcia starting at third.
Aug 1 2021Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 37-year-old provided an early spark with his first-inning long ball, and he continued his productive hitting throughout the game. Gurriel has posted five straight multi-hit games, going 12-for-23 (.522) with a pair of homers, seven RBI and five runs scored in that hot stretch. He's batting .324/.388/.490 with 12 homers, 66 RBI, 54 runs scored and a stolen base through 417 plate appearances overall.
Jul 25 2021Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rangers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a seat Sunday after starting the past 16 games and posting a .625 OPS during that stretch. Abraham Toro will cover first base in his place while Robel Garcia starts at the hot corner.
Jul 21 2021Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Gurriel's hits went for singles and he ended up scoring early in the fifth as part of a six-run inning for the Astros. The 37-year-old has four multi-hit performances this month but his slugging ability has completely vanished, with no home runs since June 11. Age continues to be just a number for Gurriel. He's slashing .316/.380/.472 with 10 homers, 57 RBI, 46 runs scored, a steal and a 37:38 BB:K over 376 plate appearances.
Jul 17 2021Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel gave Houston a lead it would never relinquish with a two-run double that plated Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley. He's been consistent over the past month, never going more than one game without a hit over the last 24 contests.
Jul 2 2021Gurriel isn't starting Friday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get a rare day off after he went 1-for-9 with a run, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout across his last three games. Taylor Jones will start at first base and bat seventh.
Jun 27 2021Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a run scored in a 3-1 loss to Detroit in the matinee of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel had two of Houston's six hits and scored the team's lone run in a loss that snapped an 11-game winning streak. He suited up for the nightcap as well, singling in three at-bats. With hits in both ends of the twin bill, Gurriel extended his hit streak to 10 games, during which he's gone 16-for-35 (.457) with a .961 OPS.
Jun 20 2021Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the past 17 games after missing three contests with an inflamed finger in late May, but he'll receive the day off Sunday after hitting .339/.400/.525 with three homers, 10 RBI and 12 runs during that stretch. Taylor Jones will start at first base in his absence.
Jun 11 2021Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-4 win against the Twins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel smashed a 393-foot solo shot in the sixth inning to tie the game 3-3. The long ball was his second in as many games and 10th overall this season. Gurriel ranks fourth in MLB with a .333 average on the campaign and is tied for seventh with 46 RBI.
Jun 10 2021Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 12-8 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel opened the scoring with a short homer to right field off Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez. In the fifth, Gurriel drew a bases loaded walk to force in a run, which tied the game at 4-4. The first baseman is now 15-for-26 (.577) during his seven-game hitting streak. He's slashing .335/.407/.545 with nine homers, 45 RBI, 30 runs scored and a stolen bases through 243 plate appearances overall.
Jun 9 2021Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's no batter seeing the ball better than Gurriel right now. The first baseman extended his hitting streak to five games, going 12-for-18 (.667) with a 1.616 OPS during that stretch. After a tepid 2020 (.658 OPS), the 37-year-old Gurriel is experiencing a resurgence in 2021.
Jun 6 2021Gurriel went 3-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Gurriel's hits were singles, and the third one knocked in Alex Bregman in the eighth inning. The impressive effort at the plate continued a budding hot streak -- Gurriel has gone 9-for-14 with three walks in the last four games. The infielder is slashing .325/.397/.528 with eight home runs, 41 RBI and 27 runs scored through 229 plate appearances overall.
Jun 3 2021Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Astros trailing 5-0 in the bottom of the ninth, Gurriel took Brandon Workman deep to get Houston on the board. After becoming the only Astro to not strike out against the Red Sox on Wednesday, the 36-year-old was the only Astro to score a run versus Boston on Thursday. Overall this season, Gurriel has put together a decent slash line of .310/.380/.519 with eight home runs and leads the Astros in hits (58), RBI (40) and batting average (.310).
Jun 2 2021Gurriel went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing three games due to inflammation in his left middle finger.
Jun 1 2021Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Gurriel (finger) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Houston lineup will get a major boost Tuesday with Yordan Alvarez (wrist) also slated to return from a multi-game absence. Gurriel, who is slashing .309/.380/.511 with seven homers and 38 RBI on the campaign, will look to break out of a 4-for-27 skid in his return.
May 31 2021Gurriel (finger) won't start Monday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left middle finger inflammation, and he'll miss a third consecutive game Monday. Manager Dusty Baker said that Gurriel is "getting close" to returning, and he's expected to return later in the series against Boston.
May 30 2021Gurriel (finger) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup with left middle finger inflammation, and he remains absent from Sunday's starting nine. It's unclear if Gurriel will be available off the bench for the series finale.
May 29 2021Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Padres due to left middle finger inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taylor Jones will enter the lineup at first base Saturday. Gurriel had started in each of the last 12 games, but it's not yet clear whether his finger injury will force him to miss additional time.
May 19 2021Gurriel went 4-for-5 with four RBI, one run scored and two doubles Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel delivered two big hits in the contest, the first a two-RBI double in the seventh inning. He followed that up with another two-RBI double in the following frame, which helped provide Houston with plenty of insurance runs. Gurriel continues to hit very well and has maintained a.338/.408/.576 line with seven home runs, 22 runs scored and 36 RBI across 41 games.
May 14 2021Gurriel (illness) is starting at first base and batting fifth Friday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old sat out Thursday after exiting Wednesday's contest while feeling under the weather, but he's good to go Friday. Gurriel has a .952 OPS with three homers, four doubles, 14 RBI and seven runs in 11 games since the start of May.
May 13 2021Gurriel (illness) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get a full day to rest up and recover after he was removed from Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Angels when he fell victim to an illness. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at first base for Gurriel, who will hope to return to the lineup Friday.
May 12 2021Manager Dusty Baker said Gurriel was removed from Wednesday's win over the Angels because the first baseman was suddenly "feeling sick," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer before being replaced in the field for the top of the eighth inning. It's unclear if the ailment will affect Gurriel's availability for Thursday's series opener against the Rangers.
May 11 2021Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Astros' 5-1 win Tuesday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel provided key insurance runs on an eighth inning three-run home run off Alex Claudio Tuesday. He has reached base safely 10 times in his last five games. The 37-year-old leads the Astros in extra-base hits (17), RBI (28), walks (18) and OPS (.970). He is slashing .333/.412/.558 in 148 plate appearances.
May 7 2021Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a homer, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel launched a two-run shot in the fifth inning and later brought home runs in the seventh and eighth to extend Houston's huge lead. It was his first homer since April 25, giving him five on the season with 24 RBI. The 36-year-old is slashing .342/.420/.553 through 131 plate appearances.
Apr 30 2021Gurriel is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old started the first 25 games of the season at first base for the Astros, and he'll receive a well-earned day off after posting a .999 OPS with four homers, seven doubles, 16 RBI and 11 runs. Aledmys Diaz will take over at first base in place of Gurriel on Friday.
Apr 27 2021Gurriel went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 5-2 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was his league-high-tying ninth multi-hit game of the season. He's up to 28 hits, which ties him for fifth in MLB. With Houston's stars returning from a stay on the COVID-19 protocols list, Gurriel's hits are producing runs. He's collected an RBI in six consecutive games, totaling 11 over that span.
Apr 25 2021Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel launched a two-run shot off Dylan Bundy in the seventh inning to tie the game at 2-2. He's been on fire this week, racking up three homers and 10 RBI over his last five games. The 36-year-old righty is slashing .333/.451/.560 through 91 plate appearances.
Apr 23 2021Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's two-run blast in the seventh inning tied the game up at 2-2 and helped force extra innings. The 36-year-old infielder is slashing .328/.451/.522 with three home runs and 11 RBI this season.
Apr 21 2021Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Wednesdays' 6-3 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel swatted a game-tying two-run homer off Rockies starter Austin Gomber in the second inning. In the ninth, Gurriel earned another RBI with a groundout to plate Carlos Correa. The 36-year-old Gurriel is slashing .333/.452/.500 with two homers, eight RBI and six runs scored across 73 plate appearances.
Apr 15 2021Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two walks in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman continued his phenomenal start to 2021, as he now boasts a .429 average with five RBI, 11 walks and only four strikeouts. Gurriel appears to have returned to form after an underwhelming 2020 campaign, again resembling the player who hit .298 with 31 homers two years ago. The 36-year-old has long gone under the radar as a strong offensive contributor, largely due to sharing a lineup with the likes of Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa, among others, but if the first two weeks are any indication, Gurriel is on his way to a stellar offensive campaign.
Apr 7 2021Gurriel batted second and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is one of several Astros off to hot starts, having gone 9-for-18 with six walks over the first five games entering Tuesday's contest. That start got him promoted to second in the batting order, a spot Michael Brantley, who has been out since Sunday with a wrist injury, normally resides in. Brantley is due back for Thursday's home opener following an off-day Wednesday, so Gurriel should drop back to fifth or sixth in the order.
Apr 5 2021Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's .179 spring-training batting average has given way to a hot start in the regular season. Perhaps that's why he was raised from seventh to fifth in the batting order Sunday, although Michael Brantley's wrist injury may have played a role as well. The first basemen is 7-for-15 with a home run and three RBI over the first four games.
Mar 23 2021Gurriel went 1-for-4 in Monday's spring game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monday's lineup featured several projected regulars, including Gurriel, who played all nine innings. He's just 5-for-30 in Grapefruit League play but is the projected starter at first base. If he doesn't pick it up in the regular season, the Astros could turn to Aledmys Diaz or Abraham Toro.
Feb 25 2021Gurriel showed up to spring training noticeably slimmer, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was having a fine 2020, with a .300/373/.556 slash line through the middle of August, before his season cratered (.452 OPS over final 34 games). The frustration extended into the postseason when he went 5-for-44. He attributed the production drop off to a lack of conditioning, so the 36-year-old was motivated to shed 15 offseason pounds. "I feel a ton better physically compared to where I was at last year," Gurriel said. "The biggest difference is I have the ability and the time physically to train, which I didn't have the last year because of the pandemic." The Astros brought back Gurriel for one more season with a club option for 2022, hoping he reverts to the form he showed in 2019 when the first baseman slugged .541 with an .884 OPS. That will go a long way to filling the gap due to the loss of George Springer.
Sep 29 2020Gurriel signed a one-year, $6.5 million extension with the Astros on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contract keeps the 36-year-old with the only major-league organization he's ever known for at least one more season. The contract contains a team option for a second season at $8 million, as well as a $500,000 buyout on that option. That buyout will likely be exercised if Gurriel can't improve upon his .232/.274/.384 slash line from this season.
Sep 22 2020Gurriel acknowledged still feeling pain relating to a hand injury he suffered while sliding into second base Sept. 12, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. He went 0-for-4 in Monday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel wears wrap around the hand which he says contributes to problems gripping the bat. Even before the injury, his production dropped off during September. For the month, he's 11-for-68 with a .169 on-base percentage over 71 plate appearances. His OPS has dropped 164 points since the end of August.
Sep 20 2020Gurriel (hand) is starting at first base and batting fifth Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman was absent from Saturday's starting nine due to a hand issue, but he's back in action after missing one game. Gurriel has struggled through 17 games in September with a .167/.175/.250 slash line and one home run in 60 at-bats.
Sep 19 2020Gurriel isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks due to a hand issue, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dusty Baker said prior to Saturday's contest that Gurriel is getting a "physical and mental day off." However, he didn't sound too concerned about Gurriel's hand and said that the first baseman should be back in the lineup Sunday.
Sep 15 2020Gurriel (hand) is starting Tuesday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was held out of Sunday's lineup after hurting his hand Saturday, but he'll return to action Tuesday, playing first base. Over the last five games, Gurriel went 3-for-16 with a home run and five RBI.
Sep 13 2020Gurriel is being held out of Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers after hurting his hand while attempting to steal a base Saturday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is sitting after starting the past six games for the Astros, and manager Dusty Baker said that he's being held out due to an injury. Baker said that he didn't think that the injury would warrant a stint on the injured list. Gurriel will get to recover Monday as the Astros have a day off.
Sep 12 2020Gurriel went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a walk in a victory over the Dodgers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel kicked off the scoring for Houston with an RBI single to center in the first inning. Though he didn't do anything spectacular the remainder of the contest, he made productive outs with an RBI fielder's choice in the eighth inning and a sacrifice fly in the ninth. Through 184 plate appearances this season, Gurriel is slashing .265/.310/.458 with 21 RBI.
Sep 9 2020Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel accounted for the Astros' second and final run with his long ball in the sixth inning. The 36-year-old now has six homers, 18 RBI and 26 runs scored with a .263/.307/.463 slash line through 43 games this season.
Sep 6 2020Gurriel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There has been nothing from the team's beat writers to suggest this is anything other than a routine day off after Gurriel played both ends of Saturday's doubleheader. It's just Gurriel's second absence from the lineup this season. Abraham Toro will start at first base and bat seventh.
Aug 21 2020Gurriel will get his first day off of the season Friday against the Padres, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has certainly earned an everyday role, hitting .296/.364/.541. Taylor Jones will start at first base in his absence.
Aug 16 2020Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel lifted a solo shot to center field in the fourth inning for what ultimately proved to be the winning margin in the contest. The long ball was Gurriel's second in as many days and his fifth overall this season. With Saturday's two-hit performance, Gurriel has now logged multiple hits in four of his last seven games.
Aug 14 2020Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Friday's 11-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went deep back-to-back with Yordan Alvarez in the middle of a nine-run first inning for the Astros. In the second, Gurriel laced a triple to right field and scored on a Carlos Correa groundout. Through 19 games, Gurriel has four homers, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and a .267 batting average.
Aug 10 2020Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel knocked his third home run and was one of the few bright spots during the weekend series in which Houston's vaunted offense scored just five runs over 31 innings. He had four of the Astros' 18 hits in the series with three of them going for extra bases.
Aug 5 2020Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 14-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went yard in the eighth inning off Diamondbacks reliever Hector Rondon, but it was too little and too late to help the Astros turn things around. Gurriel has hit safely in six straight games, going 9-for-26 with two RBI and five runs scored in that span. The 36-year-old is hitting .286 with two homers, four RBI and eight runs scored across 51 plate appearances.
Jul 25 2020Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk and was also hit by a pitch in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's solo shot off Mariners starter Taijuan Walker started a four-run rally in the fourth inning. The first baseman has maintained a batting average of at least .290 in each of the last three years.
Mar 7 2020Gurriel went 0-for-3 in Friday's spring game against the Mets and is 2-for-17 (.118) through seven Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel busted out with 31 home runs in 2019, as he improved his flyball, hard-hit and launch-angle rates. His .243 ISO last season stands out as an outlier, so he could return to normal in 2020, his age-36 season. He'll continue to be the primary first baseman with eligibility at third while playing in a hitter-friendly park for half the season.
Nov 18 2019Gurriel signed a one-year, $8.3 million contract with the Astros on Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's previous contract ran through 2021, but he will now avoid arbitration and be eligible to enter free agency at the end of 2020. The 35-year-old had a career-high .884 OPS with 31 home runs and 104 RBI last season.
Sep 26 2019Gurriel isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Gurriel will get the night off. Aledmys Diaz starts at first base and is set to bat fifth.
Sep 25 2019Gurriel is expected to be out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started nine of the last 10 games and will head to the bench with the Astros set to arrive in Los Angeles early Thursday morning. The 35-year-old has slowed down in September with a .747 OPS and three homers in 13 games as he missed some time with a hamstring injury.
Sep 21 2019Gurriel (illness) is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A stomach illness led to Gurriel being scratched from Friday's lineup, but he's good to go a day later. The 35-year-old will look to make it four consecutive games with a home run when he faces off against Patrick Sandoval and company.
Sep 20 2019Gurriel was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Angels due to a stomach illness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This doesn't sound like anything too serious, so those in leagues with weekend lineup changes will likely want to stay with Gurriel unless they have a strong alternative. Gurriel missed some time earlier this month with a hamstring issue, but he's returned with a vengeance, going 7-for-23 with home runs in each of his last three games.
Sep 19 2019Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With three home runs in as many games, Gurriel is now up to 30 on the season, becoming the third Astros player to reach that mark. The 35-year-old has enjoyed one of the more notable power spikes of any player in the majors in 2019, as he's now just four homers shy of matching his output from the previous three seasons combined.
Sep 15 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI and two runs scored in the Astros' 12-3 win over the Royals' on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel finally got going Sunday in his third game back from a brief hamstring injury. He had gone 1-for-10 in his return from absence and it was only a matter of time before he got his bat going again. Gurriel is now slashing .303/.347/.543 with a career-best 28 home runs and 99 RBI across 532 at-bats. He figures to draw the start once again at first base when the Astros take on the Rangers Tuesday in Houston.
Sep 13 2019Gurriel (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday against the Royals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will wind up missing a week with a minor hamstring injury. Initial reports expected him back Tuesday or Wednesday, but he ended up needing a few more days to recover. He'll bat fifth and play first base in his return to the lineup.
Sep 12 2019Gurriel (hamstring) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Gurriel will miss a sixth straight game as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury he picked up last week. According to Jake Kaplan of The Athletic, he's expected to rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Royals. In the meantime, Aledmys Diaz is once again starting at first base in his place Wednesday.
Sep 10 2019Gurriel (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel remains day-to-day with left hamstring discomfort, and although he was able to run at 85 percent and take part in some fielding work Monday, he hasn't been cleared for game action just yet. Aledmys Diaz gets the start at first base and will bat sixth.
Sep 9 2019Gurriel (hamstring), who is not in the lineup Monday against the Athletics, ran at 85 percent and fielded grounders during pregame warmups, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is expected to repeat that pregame routine Tuesday before the Astros determine his availability for the remainder of the team's series vs. Oakland. Aledmys Diaz is once again starting at first base for the 35-year-old, who has been sidelined since Friday with left hamstring discomfort.
Sep 8 2019Gurriel will test his hamstring Monday with the goal of returning Tuesday or Wednesday, Julia Morales of AT&T; SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel exited Friday's game against the Mariners with left hamstring discomfort and has been shut down for the weekend. Aledmys Diaz has covered for him at first base, but it doesn't sound as though he's expected to miss too many more games.
Sep 7 2019Gurriel (hamstring) won't play this weekend and needs a few more days to recover, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is dealing with hamstring discomfort, an injury which forced him to leave Friday's game against the Mariners. Aledmys Diaz starts in his place at first base Saturday and appears to be in line for at least another start or two.
Sep 6 2019Gurriel left Friday's game against Seattle with left hamstring discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T; SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel exited the game after beating out a fielder's choice. He's considered day-to-day. Aledmys Diaz could start at first base if Gurriel is forced to miss time.
Sep 2 2019Gurriel (elbow) is back in action Monday against Milwaukee, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sep 1 2019The Astros scratched Gurriel from their lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays due to a left elbow contusion, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Aug 29 2019Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Aug 24 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 5-4 win over the Angels on Friday.
Aug 20 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.
Aug 14 2019Gurriel went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk and three RBI on Wednesday against the White Sox.
Aug 11 2019Gurriel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Aug 7 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and eight RBI in Wednesday's 14-3 rout of the Rockies.
Aug 6 2019Gurriel went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three runs scored, three RBI and a walk in the Astros' 11-6 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday.
Jul 23 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the A's.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Gurriel went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over Oakland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and RBI single in a 12-4 victory against the Rangers on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and RBI-single in a 12-4 victory against the Rangers on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a second run scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Gurriel (ankle) is back in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 1 2019Gurriel (ankle) did not play in Sunday's series finale against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Gurriel went 1-for-4 and delivered a walk-off RBI double to lift the Astros over the Mariners on Saturday. He's also dealing with an ankle injury and won't be in the lineup Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Gurriel went 1-for-4 and delivered a walkoff RBI double to lift the Astros over the Mariners on Saturday. He's also dealing with an ankle injury and won't be in the lineup Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Gurriel went 1-for-5 with a walk-off solo home run in a 2-1 10-inning victory against the Mariners on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Gurriel started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-8 win over the Brewers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Gurriel is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI during Sunday's 6-4 win over the A's.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's 6-5 win over the Cubs.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Gurriel is not starting Wednesday against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Gurriel started at second base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over Texas.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 7 2019Gurriel is not starting Tuesday against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2018Gurriel went 2-for-4 with an RBI, extending his hitting streak to 10 games in Friday's 3-0 win over the Tigers.Gurriel has gone 16-for-39 (.410) with six extra-base hits, 13 RBI and seven runs scored during his streak. He also raised his average with men in scoring position to a league-high .450 with a run-producing single in the third inning. His spot in the middle of Houston's productive lineup grants him plenty of RBI opportunities and he hasn't disappointed, knocking in 34 runs over his last 34 games.
Jul 9 2018Gurriel is out of Monday's lineup against the A's.He is 9-for-21 with two home runs over his last 21 at-bats. Tyler White will start at first base and hit eighth in his stead.
Jul 7 2018Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the White Sox.Gurriel took James Shields deep for a three-run homer in the third inning for his sixth home run of the season and third in his past 10 games. He's also driven in 14 runs in that span, and while that pace won't be maintained, Gurriel should be capable of providing strong counting stats thanks to his continued presence in the middle of the Astros' lineup.