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| Apr 1 2023 | Gurriel served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has played both games thus far, as the left fielder Thursday against a lefty and the DH on Friday against a righty. Early signs indicate manger Torey Lovullo may hold back on center fielder Alek Thomas against lefties, which means Gurriel could play a near-everyday role. |
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| Mar 31 2023 | Gurriel started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers on Opening Day. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona manager Torey Lovullo deployed right-handed hitters Gurriel and Kyle Lewis, as the DH, against lefty Julio Urias, which meant one of the Diamondbacks' left-handed hitting outfielders would be on the bench -- Alek Thomas, in this case. The speculation was that Arizona's all-lefty outfield would remain intact as the primary starters whether against lefties or righties, but that may not be the case. Right-hander Dustin May takes the hill Friday, so Lovullo will likely adjust to include Thomas in the outfield, potentially moving Gurriel to the bench. |
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| Mar 29 2023 | Gurriel played five innings at first base during Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel enters the regular season as part of the rotation at designated hitter and the primary backup at first base. He was given some reps in practice and played some minor league games at first before Tuesday's work. His right-handed bat could also come in handy in an outfield that features three lefty-hitting starters. |
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| Mar 26 2023 | Gurriel will start at first base in a minor-league game Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona manager Torey Lovullo recently stated that Gurriel would get exposure to first base in the final days of spring training, which signals he may be the team's backup at the position. |
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| Feb 25 2023 | Gurriel (wrist) will bat third and play left field in Saturday's split-squad game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel underwent wrist surgery in October after dealing with wrist troubles throughout last season. Reports at the time of the procedure indicated he'd be ready for the start of spring, and they've proved accurate. Where exactly he fits into the Diamondbacks' outfield is unclear, but he should feature frequently. |
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| Dec 23 2022 | Gurriel (wrist) and Gabriel Moreno were acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Blue Jays in exchange for Daulton Varsho on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is entering the final season of the seven-year, $22 million extension he inked with Toronto back in 2016, and he'll spend the final year of the deal in Arizona. The 29-year-old saw his power drop last season, hitting just five home runs with a .109 ISO while playing through a wrist issue, but he still had a .291/.343/.400 slash line in 121 contests. Gurriel underwent wrist surgery in October and is expected to be healthy for the start of spring training in February, and he should be a key piece of the Diamondbacks' lineup in 2023. |
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| Oct 20 2022 | Gurriel underwent left wrist surgery Thursday but is expected to be ready for spring training in 2023, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel missed the final month of the regular season due to a left hamstring strain and was left off the wild-card roster, but the 29-year-old also dealt with a wrist issue throughout the year. In spite of his procedure, it seems likely that Gurriel will be able to return to the field once spring training gets underway in 2023. |
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| Oct 7 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) was not selected for the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was unable to prove his health in time to make the wild-card roster, and he remains on the 10-day injured list to open the postseason. In his place, Toronto opted to carry Gabriel Moreno into the series as a third catcher. If the Blue Jays advance to the next round of the playoffs, Gurriel will once again be eligible to be activated from the IL. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) took live batting practice and was involved in defensive drills Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel won't be activated from the 10-day injured list when the Blue Jays close out their regular season Wednesday with a doubleheader in Baltimore, but he could be a candidate to return to action when Toronto begins its wild-card round series with Seattle on Friday. The 28-year-old slashed .291/.343/.400 with five home runs, three stolen bases, 52 RBI and 52 runs in 121 games before landing on the shelf Sept. 9 with the left hamstring strain. |
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| Oct 3 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) is "trending in the right direction" and could be available for Toronto's upcoming wild card series, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After landing on the injured list in early September with a strained hamstring, Gurriel may be able to return early in Toronto's postseason run. Until then, he will continue to put in work on the field before each game. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) hasn't yet resumed running the bases, Ethan Diamandas of Sports Illustrated reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel recently ramped up his workload by doing some hitting and throwing, and he was also able to begin a running progression. However, he hasn't yet been cleared to run the bases. The team hopes that he'll be able to do so Friday, which could put him on track for a return late in the regular season or early in the playoffs. |
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| Sep 26 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) is doing some hitting and throwing Monday while working through a running progression, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is with the Blue Jays in Toronto, and the team hopes that he'll be able to return prior to the end of the regular season. However, it's not yet clear when he'll ultimately be activated from the injured list or whether he'll require a rehab assignment prior to returning. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) could return to action Thursday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is not with Toronto for its ongoing series against the Phillies, but he is planning to join his team Thursday and could be activated from the injured list the same day. |
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| Sep 16 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel hasn't yet begun running, but he's been cleared to hit and play catch. The 28-year-old is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list as early as Sunday, but interim manager John Schneider emphasized Friday that the team will need to see how Gurriel feels after this weekend before determining when he'll be activated. |
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| Sep 9 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) could miss more than the minimum 10 days required by his stint on the injured list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel landed on the injured list Friday, and when asked about his outlook, manager John Schneider indicated Gurriel's absence may not be as brief as possible. As such, don't be surprised if Gurriel is sidelined until at least Sept. 20. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Gurriel will undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's win over the Orioles with left hamstring discomfort, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel beat out a double-play groundball during the second inning to collect an RBI, but he suffered a hamstring injury as he stepped on first base. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener in Texas as he continues to be evaluated. |
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| Sep 5 2022 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raimel Tapia will check in as the Blue Jays' starting left fielder while Gurriel rests for the nightcap. Gurriel scored a run and tied for the team lead with three hits in the Blue Jays' 7-3 win in Game 1. |
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| Sep 3 2022 | Gurriel (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel missed Friday's series opener against Pittsburgh due to a wrist injury, but he'll start in left field and bat sixth Saturday. Over his last four games, he's gone 3-for-17 with a triple, a run, an RBI and four strikeouts. |
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| Sep 2 2022 | Gurriel is being held out of the lineup Friday against the Pirates due to left wrist soreness, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear exactly how long Gurriel has been playing through the injury, but he'll take a seat to give him two straight days of rest following Toronto's scheduled day off Thursday. The 28-year-old is available off the bench if necessary, but the Blue Jays will avoid utilizing him if possible. Teoscar Hernandez will shift to left field while Jackie Bradley starts in right Friday. |
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| Aug 27 2022 | Gurriel isn't starting Saturday against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 4-for-20 with two doubles, a run, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts. Raimel Tapia will take over in left field and bat seventh Saturday. |
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| Aug 20 2022 | Gurriel will be on the bench Saturday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel sits after going 1-for-12 at the plate in his last three games. Raimel Tapia will get the nod in left field. |
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| Aug 15 2022 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old set the table effectively for the Blue Jays, but the rest of the lineup only managed five hits combined off Shane Bieber and the Cleveland bullpen. Gurriel has four multi-hit performances through 10 games in August, and on the season he sports a .308/.359/.419 slash line, albeit with a disappointing five homers and a 3-for-7 performance on stolen base attempts. |
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| Aug 8 2022 | Gurriel isn't starting Monday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he's hit .333 with two doubles, four runs and four RBI. He'll get a breather while Raimel Tapia starts in left field and bats seventh. |
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| Aug 7 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with one double and one RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Toronto leadoff man stayed hot at the dish Sunday, extending his hitting streak to eight games and raising his batting average to .312 in the process. Gurriel has hit .375 since the beginning of July, up from .285 in the first three months of the season. While he has lowered his strikeout rate to 14% since July from 18% earlier this season, his strong performance is driven by a .435 BABIP since the beginning of July. |
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| Aug 5 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Five different Blue Jays had multi-hit efforts in a 9-3 victory, and Gurriel was right in the thick of the offensive outburst. The 28-year-old has been locked in since the All-Star break, batting .364 (16-for-44) over his last 11 games to push his slash line on the season up to .313/.366/.428 with five homers, three steals, 44 RBI and 47 runs through 95 contests. |
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| Jul 27 2022 | Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is getting a rare day off after going 8-for-19 with a double, five RBI, three runs, a walk and a strikeout over four games since the All-Star break. Raimel Tapia will take over in left field and bat ninth. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Gurriel went 6-for-7 with a double, five RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 28-5 win over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto's entire lineup treated Friday's game like batting practice and Gurriel had one of the most impressive performances. He hit a two-run single in the third inning followed by two RBI hits in the fifth frame. The video game-like performance improved his season slash line to .318/.367/.444 with 29 extra-base hits and 41 RBI through 85 games. Over his last 38 games, Gurriel has gone 61-for-149 (.409) with 13 doubles and 25 runs scored. |
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| Jul 12 2022 | Gurriel went 4-for-4 with two RBI, a double and a run scored in a 4-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is known as a streaky hitter, but when he gets hot, he gets very hot. After slashing a measly .189/.277/.257 over the entire month of May, he followed up with a .355/.394/.505 slash line in June. His scorching hot bat has continued to drive the baseball in July, and the 28-year-old outfielder has now lifted his average to .305 on the season. Gurriel has 35 runs in 2022 and is on pace to surpass his career-high of 62 from last year. |
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| Jul 8 2022 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel provided an RBI single in the second inning and was on the back side of a double-steal fronted by Teoscar Hernandez in the fifth. In his last 30 games, Gurriel has posted 15 multi-hit efforts. The extended surge has him up to a .299/.351/.431 slash line through 76 contests overall. He's a little less impressive in the counting stats with five home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases, though he's been a little unlucky in the power department with 21 doubles -- he had 28 doubles and 21 homers in 141 games last year. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | Gurriel is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak during which he has a .379/.438/.621 slash line, though he finds himself on the bench Tuesday for the second time in the past four contests. Raimel Tapia will man left field and bat seventh for Toronto. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | Gurriel isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel extended hit hitting streak to six games during Saturday's matinee, as he went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. He'll get a breather for the nightcap while Raimel Tapia starts in left field and bats sixth. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Gurriel went 3-for-3 with a walk, a homer and three runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the Blue Jays' five-run rally with a double to lea off the third inning and later added a walk in that same frame. He later singled and scored in the sixth inning before hitting a solo homer off David McKay in the seventh, giving him five homers for the year. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Gurriel will sit Monday against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel hit a grand slam in Sunday's win over the Yankees, but that wasn't enough to keep him in the lineup the next day. Raimel Tapia will take over in left field. |
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| Jun 18 2022 | Gurriel isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get a breather after he went 0-for-8 with a strikeout over the last two games. Raimel Tapia is starting in left field and batting sixth. |
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| Jun 13 2022 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has logged six multi-hit efforts during his eight game hitting streak, and he's knocked a double in three of the last four contests. The 28-year-old wasn't all that involved in run production Monday, but it's still a solid performance that's becoming more commonplace lately. He's lifted his batting average from .235 to .278 during the streak while adding a .733 OPS, three home runs, 25 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases and 14 doubles through 214 plate appearances overall. |
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| Jun 11 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a solo home run in Friday's win over Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel added to Toronto's two-run lead with a solo shot in the top of the second inning on Friday. He later doubled home Alejandro Kirk. Gurriel is on a five-game hitting streak, including three multi-hit games and is now slashing .257/.317/.372 on the season. |
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| Jun 7 2022 | Gurriel will sit Tuesday against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went 6-for-12 with a pair of RBI and zero strikeouts across his last three games. He'll hit the bench despite that recent hot streak, with Raimel Tapia getting the start in left field. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a seat after starting six games in a row, going 7-for-19 with three doubles, six RBI and a run in those contests. Raimel Tapia will start in left field and bat eighth as the Blue Jays go for the sweep. |
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| May 29 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, five RBI and two walks in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel accounted for nearly half of the Blue Jays' run production Sunday. This was just the third time he's had multiple RBI in a game all season. The 29-year-old has logged a .238/.299/.351 slash line with two home runs, 18 RBI, 14 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 167 plate appearances. A couple of multi-hit efforts in his last three games seem to have stabilized his playing time after it started to slip in the last week. |
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| May 24 2022 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games and the third time in the Blue Jays' last five contests. His .225/.273/.326 slash line may be the cause of his drop in playing time, though Raimel Tapia, who starts in left field Tuesday, is hitting an even worse .228/.256/.276. |
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| May 22 2022 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old missed one game with hamstring tightness but returned to the lineup Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a strikeout. Gurriel has a .371 OPS through 16 games in May and hasn't hit a home run since April 25. Zack Collins will bat eighth as the designated hitter in Sunday's series finale. |
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| May 21 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) is starting Saturday against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel sat out Friday's series opener against Cincinnati due to left hamstring tightness, but he'll start at first base and bat eighth Saturday. Over his six games prior to his absence, he hit just .143 with an RBI and four strikeouts. |
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| May 20 2022 | Gurriel (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Reds, but he could be available off the bench, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel exited Wednesday's contest with tightness in his left hamstring and will be out of the lineup for at least one game, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. The 28-year-old could be back in the starting nine at some point this weekend against Cincinnati. Bradley Zimmer will take his spot in the lineup with George Springer serving as the designated hitter Friday. |
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| May 18 2022 | Gurriel was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with left hamstring tightness, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being replaced in the outfield for the top of the sixth inning. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and the 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he's further evaluated. |
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| May 16 2022 | Gurriel will sit Monday against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel sits for just the third time this season. He's struggled to a |
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| May 11 2022 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old snapped an 0-for-13 mini-slump with his two-bagger in the eighth inning, while the RBI ended a 13-game drought. Gurriel's swoon has dragged his slash line down to .243/.295/.369, and through 31 games he has a disappointing two homers, 11 RBI and 13 runs, with his two steals the only metric in which he's ahead of his usual pace. |
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| Apr 26 2022 | Gurriel's absence from the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox is due to hamstring tightness, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel may have been due for an off day anyway, as he'd started the Blue Jays' first 17 games of the year. The team doesn't seem to be overly concerned with his injury, as he reportedly could be available to pinch hit Tuesday, but it was enough for him to be replaced by a pinch hitter of his own Monday and will cost him at least one start. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 loss to Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel launched his first homer of the year off of Luis Garcia in the fifth inning. He later doubled in another run during the 10th. The 28-year-old has five multi-hit games over his last nine appearances, raising his season slash line to .283/.318/.400. |
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| Apr 17 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel put Toronto on the board with a sacrifice fly in the first inning. He later doubled and scored on a Matt Chapman base hit in the third. The 28-year-old began the season in a 5-for-26 slump but has since rattled off three straight multi-hit performances, boosting his season slash line to .306/.350/.389. |
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| Apr 16 2022 | Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first multi-hit performance of the season for Gurriel, who has yet to build up much momentum at the plate. The 28-year-old is slashing .241/.313/.310 through eight games with four RBI and three runs scored, but he's still looking for his first homer of 2022. Gurriel hit cleanup Friday behind Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero with Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) out of action, however, and that spot in the batting order could give him better pitches to hit and more RBI opportunities over the next couple weeks if he hangs onto it. |
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| Apr 4 2022 | Gurriel credits his late-season surge last year with a small mechanical adjustment at the plate, one he worked hard to refine this offseason, Laura Armstrong of The Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old tied the Blue Jays franchise record with 30 RBI in September despite sitting out a few games late in the month after Randal Grichuk stepped on his hand, and the fact Gurriel wasn't 100 percent when he returned played heavily into the team falling one game short of a playoff spot. He's been on fire this spring, slashing .478/.571/.696 with a 4:3 BB:K through 28 plate appearances, and Gurriel could be ready to take his production to another level in 2022. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Gurriel (hand) is starting Saturday's game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel sat out the last two games due to hand soreness, but he'll serve as the designated hitter in Saturday's matchup. Manager Charlie Montoyo said the 27-year-old will participate in batting practice to make sure he's ready to start, but it appears as though Gurriel will return following his two-game absence. |
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| Oct 1 2021 | Gurriel (hand) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has battled a hand issue throughout the past week. While he returned to start a pair of games Tuesday and Wednesday as the designated hitter, he went 0-for-4 in both and now finds himself stuck on the bench for the second straight contest. He won't be available off the bench, per Mitch Bannon of SI.com. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Cavan Biggio starting at first base. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Gurriel isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees due to hand soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel played through a hand injury in each of the last two games, but he's still dealing with soreness that will force him out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but he should be considered day-to-day. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | Gurriel (hand) will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel required stitches Thursday after his hand was accidentally stepped on by teammate Randal Grichuk. He's not yet ready to take the field but will be involved on the offensive side. Corey Dickerson will again start in left field. |
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| Sep 26 2021 | Gurriel (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Gurriel gets another day on the bench to let his stitched-up right middle finger heal. The off-day Monday should allow Gurriel to be ready for Tuesday's series opener against New York, but Corey Dickerson will be ready to play left field otherwise. |
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| Sep 25 2021 | Gurriel (hand) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel sits for the second straight game after receiving stitches on his right middle finger. He's merely considered day-to-day, but the Blue Jays have a day off Monday, so it's likely he sits Sunday as well in order to rest for four full days, per Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star. Corey Dickerson will make another start in left field. |
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| Sep 24 2021 | Gurriel (hand) is considered day-to-day, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder isn't in Friday's lineup against Minnesota after he received two stitches on his right middle finger Thursday, but manager Charlie Montoyo is optimistic Gurriel will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 27-year-old is expected to be able to hit before he can comfortably play defense, so he has a chance to return as the designated hitter soon. |
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| Sep 23 2021 | Gurriel received two stitches on his right middle finger, though X-rays came back negative after he exited Thursday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel had his right hand accidentally stepped on by Randal Grichuk and exited the game with a bloodied finger. It appears that he avoided serious injury, but he could be forced to miss more of the team's series against the Twins. |
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| Sep 21 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old singled and scored in the third inning before hitting a solo home run off of Drew Rasmussen in the fifth. The homer was his 21st of the season, setting a new career-high for him. Gurriel has now gone deep five times over his last 11 contests. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles, but it was still a very productive night for Gurriel. The 27-year-old has multi-hit efforts in four of his last five games as part of a seven-game hitting streak, and he's slashing an eye-popping .435/.509/.913 through 13 contests in September with five homers, 15 runs and an absurd 26 RBI. |
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| Sep 12 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three walks, seven RBI and five runs scored in Sunday's 22-7 win over Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old struck early with a first-inning grand slam, and he added a two-run shot in the fifth inning. Gurriel scored each time he got on base, which included twice in the 10-run third inning and again in the sixth after a bases-loaded walk. The ridiculous performance capped a stellar four-game series versus Baltimore for Gurriel, who went 7-for-13 with three homers, five walks, 10 RBI and seven runs scored in that stretch. He's up to 19 homers -- one off his career high -- with 78 RBI, 56 runs scored, a stolen base and a .283/.328/.474 slash line in 489 plate appearances overall. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-6 with a home run, a walk and three RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was more productive in the matinee, when he knocked a two-run homer and an RBI single in an 11-10 win. The 27-year-old's solid Saturday has his slash line up to .280/.322/.460 with 17 long balls, 71 RBI, 51 runs scored and a stolen base through 483 plate appearances. He's hit safely in 10 of 11 games during September, going 15-for-39 (.385) this month. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-8 win over Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is enjoying playing against Oakland -- he's knocked a pair of homers and driven in eight in the last two games. The 27-year-old opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning before adding a bases-loaded double in the eighth to provide Toronto with valuable insurance. For the year, he's up to 16 homers, 64 RBI, 46 runs scored, a stolen base and 24 doubles through 450 plate appearances. Gurriel has added a sturdy .277/.314/.449 slash line. |
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| Aug 30 2021 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the past three games and will take a seat after going 4-for-11 with two walks in that span. Corey Dickerson, Jarrod Dyson and Teoscar Hernandez will start from left to right in the outfield while George Springer serves as the designated hitter. |
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| Aug 26 2021 | Gurriel will sit Thursday against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has swung a hot bat in August, hitting .323/.364/.532 with three homers in 19 games. He'll get a rest Thursday, with Kevin Smith starting in left field. |
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| Aug 22 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of the 27-year-old's hits were singles, including one that plated Corey Dickerson in the eighth inning. Gurriel has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, going 12-for-31 (.387) with two home runs, nine RBI and three runs scored in that span. He's slashing .270/.304/.435 through 409 plate appearances overall. |
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| Aug 20 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Friday's 4-1 extra-inning loss to Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday was just the second multi-walk game for Gurriel this season. He's walking at just a 4.7 percent rate this season, and he hadn't drawn a free pass since Aug. 3. The 27-year-old has still been a solid batter with a .267/.303/.436 slash line, 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 43 runs scored, a stolen base and 21 doubles through 401 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 15 2021 | Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has a modest five-game hit streak in which he's gone 7-for-17 with two homers, a double, eight RBI and three runs, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Corey Dickerson will start in left field while Bo Bichette serves as the designated hitter for Toronto. |
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| Aug 12 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel, who had entered the game for left fielder Corey Dickerson (back) in the fifth inning, took Raisel Iglesias deep to left field in the ninth inning to round out the scoring. It was the second straight game with a homer for Gurriel, who has put together a 5-for-9 stretch with five RBI over his last three contests. He'll continue to maintain regular at-bats going forward, particularly if Dickerson's injury keeps him out of the outfield/designated hitter rotation for any length of time. |
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| Aug 11 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel didn't feature in the first half of the twin bill after going hitless in three of his previous four games, and that streak seemed poised to continue until the sixth inning when he plated two runs off reliever Jose Quijada to score both Bo Bichette and Teoscar Hernandez. The outfielder has been struggling at the plate of late, and he has just seven hits over his last 31 at-bats. He's slashing .242/.317/.396 since the beginning of July. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Gurriel is not starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a seat for the matinee portion of the twin bill after going hitless in three of his last four games. Corey Dickerson will man left field with Teoscar Hernandez set to handle the DH duties. |
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| Aug 7 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run in Friday's 12-4 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning shot off the foul pole in left field chased Nathan Eovaldi from the game as part of a nine-run frame for the Jays. It was Gurriel's first homer since July 18, but since the All-Star break he's slashing a solid .275/.351/.451 with two of his 12 homers on the season. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-3 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout Tuesday. George Springer will serve as the designated hitter while Corey Dickerson enters the lineup in left field. |
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| Aug 2 2021 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel shook off a minor elbow injury to start in all three games of the Blue Jays' series with the Royals over the weekend, going 2-for-9 with a pair of walks across those contests. The 27-year-old isn't believed to have experienced any sort of setback with the injury, so he's presumably just getting some routine maintenance Monday. Bo Bichette will serve as Toronto's designated hitter against Cleveland, paving the way for George Springer, Randal Grichuk and Teoscar Hernandez to fill out the outfield. |
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| Jul 30 2021 | Gurriel (elbow) will bat sixth as the designated hitter Friday against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was hit in the elbow by a pitch Wednesday against the Red Sox and did not take part in Thursday's contest. His X-rays were negative, however, so it's no surprise to see him back in the lineup after just a brief absence. |
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| Jul 29 2021 | Gurriel (elbow) had X-rays come back negative and is considered day-to-day, but he won't start Thursday against the Red Sox, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to the injury, but it appears he's avoided any serious issues. It's unclear if he'll be available off the bench for Thursday's series finale. |
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| Jul 28 2021 | Gurriel will have his right elbow re-evaluated Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel exited the second game of the team's doubleheader against the Red Sox Wednesday after being hit by a pitch on his elbow. The Blue Jays have not sent him for any imaging, and he is instead icing and going through treatment. More details should be available after his evaluation Thursday. |
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| Jul 25 2021 | Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will take a seat for the second time in the series while Toronto is without a designated hitter in an NL park. Teoscar Hernandez, George Springer and Randal Grichuk will start in the outfield from left to right in the series finale. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | Gurriel isn't in the lineup Friday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will get a rare day off after he went 5-for-14 with a home run, five RBI, three runs and four strikeouts across the last four games. With the Blue Jays playing in a National League park Friday, Teoscar Hernandez will start in left field and bat fifth. |
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| Jul 18 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a strikeout in a 10-0 victory in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader win against Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel took Texas starer Mike Foltynewicz 409-feet deep to left for a grand slam to cap a six-run first inning, though he failed to do anything productive in this other three at-bats. It was the 27-year-old's second July home run after launching five in June and he's now slashing a solid .264/.292/.429. |
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| Jul 6 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel delivered his seventh three-hit performance of the season Wednesday, though his two-run shot during the ninth inning wasn't enough for Toronto to mount a comeback. He had a slow start to the season but is hitting .298 with six home runs, seven doubles, 18 RBI and 14 runs scored in 28 games since the start of June. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His solo shot in the eighth inning off Anthony Misiewicz tied the game at 6-6, but the Jays couldn't get the job done once the game went to extras. Gurriel has launched three of his nine homers on the year over his last nine games, slashing a dazzling .382/.389/.765 during that stretch with four doubles, seven runs and 10 RBI. |
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| Jun 27 2021 | Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Teoscar Hernandez, Randal Grichuk and Cavan Biggio will man the outfield from left to right, with Joe Panik stepping in at the hot corner and George Springer serving as the DH. Gurriel figures to be an option off the bench during the series finale, however. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old extended his hitting streak to six games with the performance, a stretch during which Gurriel has gone 9-for-22 (.409) with two homers, three doubles, five runs and seven RBI. The return of George Springer has bumped Gurriel down to the eight hole, but when he's locked in like he is now he's capable of supplying ample fantasy value from any spot in the batting order. |
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| Jun 25 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His first-inning blast off Dean Kremer staked the Jays to an early 6-0 lead. The grand slam was the first of Gurriel's career, and the 27-year-old has launched four of his eight homers on the year in June while slashing .271/.297/.514 with nine runs and 11 RBI through 19 games on the month. |
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| Jun 23 2021 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With no designated-hitter spot available in Miami, Gurriel will be the odd man out in an outfield that now includes George Springer, who made his return Tuesday from an extended stay on the injured list. Springer will man center field for the second consecutive game, while Teoscar Hernandez and Randal Grichuk start in the corner spots. The Blue Jays will resume American League action against the Orioles, when Gurriel will presumably check back into the starting nine. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Gurriel (back) is starting in left field and batting seventh Sunday at Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old sat out Saturday after exiting Friday's contest with a a back injury, but his absence will be limited to one game. The fact Gurriel is playing left field while Teoscar Hernandez serves as the designated hitter indicates the injury was a minor concern. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Gurriel (back) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel exited Friday's game in the ninth inning after he hurt his back while running, and he'll be held out Saturday as a result. It's not yet clear whether Gurriel will be available off the bench, but Jared Hoying will start in left field and bat eighth. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | Gurriel was removed from Friday's game against the Orioles in the ninth inning due to a back injury, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout to begin Friday's contest, but he apparently hurt his back while running and was unable to bat in the ninth inning. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but the 27-year-old is considered day-to-day for now. |
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| Jun 13 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel hit his sixth home run of the season to extend Toronto's lead in the first inning, and he also reached base with a pair of singles later in the contest. The left fielder is now hitting .266 with 22 runs and 22 RBI in 2021. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Gurriel will hit the bench Saturday against Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel hits the bench after starting 18 straight games. He hit a strong .328/.362/.531 over that stretch. Teoscar Hernandez slides to left field in his absence, with Cavan Biggio starting in right. |
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| Jun 10 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays only notched eight hits and two runs all game long, but Gurriel was responsible for one of those runs thanks to his RBI single that scored Vladimir Guerrero in the top of the sixth. The outfielder only has three hits over his last 19 at-bats, however. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel continued to warm up at the plate, as Tuesday's effort marked his fifth multi-hit game in his last 10 starts. The highlight came in the eighth inning, when he took Zach Pop yard for his fifth homer of the season. Gurriel is now hitting .261/.275/.392 with 18 runs scored and 18 RBI across 190 plate appearances. |
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| May 28 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-2 with two doubles, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 11-2 win over Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left fielder was very productive from the No. 6 spot in the order Friday. In his last seven games, Gurriel is 11-for-26 (.423) with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored. The 27-year-old started the year cold, but his recent success has lifted his slash line to .257/.274/.380 in 180 plate appearances. He's added four home runs, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored and a stolen base. |
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| May 25 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run in Tuesday's win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel extended his hitting streak to four games and has notched three multi-hit outings in that span while also homering in back-to-back contests -- Tuesday's long ball was his fourth homer of the campaign. The 27-year-old slugger has been seeing the ball well of late and has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games. |
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| May 22 2021 | Gurriel (knee) will start Saturday against the Rays, batting sixth and playing first base. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel missed the last two games with a left knee bruise. It's possible he's still not quite at 100 percent, as he'll start at first base for the first time this season and just the second time in his career. |
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| May 21 2021 | Gurriel (knee) is available off the bench Friday against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took batting practice Friday, which is an encouraging sign. Gurriel has been dealing with a left knee contusion for a couple days. Jonathan Davis is getting the start in his stead. |
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| May 20 2021 | Gurriel was unavailable for Thursday's game due to a left knee contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear exactly how Gurriel picked up the injury, though manager Charlie Montoyo noted that he doesn't expect it to be serious. That leaves open the possibility that Gurriel will rejoin the starting lineup for the team's weekend series against the Rays. Santiago Espinal was the addition to the team's lineup in Guerriel's absence Thursday, with Bo Bichette serving as the designated hitter. |
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| May 19 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel also struck out twice, but other than that, it was another dominant performance at the plate for the young outfielder. He's now riding a five-game hitting streak and has recorded at least two knocks in each of his last two contests. |
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| May 15 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-0 over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel doubled off Aaron Nola in the second inning, scoring Cavan Biggio on Saturday. The 27-year-old recorded his first multi-hit game in the month of May. He has struggled to consistently hit, slashing .214/.232/.298 in 138 plate appearances. He has just two home runs and 10 RBI. |
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| May 12 2021 | Gurriel is slashing .154/.154/.231 over 39 at-bats through his first 10 games of May. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After closing April with solo home runs in back-to-back starts, Gurriel hasn't been able to carry over the momentum at the plate into the new month. Even before the two-game power binge, Gurriel had been one of the more disappointing bats in the Toronto lineup, and his season OPS now sits at .510 following his slump to begin May. George Springer's (quadriceps) move back to the injured list should continue to keep an everyday role open for Gurriel, but he looks like he'll be more at risk of losing at-bats than Randal Grichuk or Teoscar Hernandez when Springer eventually returns. |
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| Apr 30 2021 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 13-5 rout of Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Jays put runs on the board in six straight innings, with Gurriel's eighth-inning shot off Tyler Matzek capping the team's scoring -- one of six Toronto homers on the night. The 27-year-old has gone yard in back-to-back games, his only two long balls in April, and he finishes the month hitting .224 with seven runs and seven RBI in 21 games. With George Springer and Teoscar Hernandez both now back in the mix, Gurriel will need to keep heating up to remain a regular part of the starting nine. |
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| Apr 29 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was the only Toronto hitter to get to Erick Fedde, taking the right-hander deep in the fifth inning for his first homer of the year. Gurriel has had a rough start to the season, slashing .197/.234/.254 through 20 games, and he'll need to heat up to keep a regular spot in the lineup as the Jays' outfield gets healthier. |
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| Apr 18 2021 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Sunday at Kansas City. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel started the past six games and will take a seat after going 1-for-5 with three RBI during Saturday's twin bill. Josh Palacios will start in left field and bat ninth Sunday for Toronto. |
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| Apr 17 2021 | Gurriel went 1-for-5 with three RBI over both halves in Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He kicked things off with a two-run double in the first inning of the matinee, then added a sacrifice fly in the nightcap. Gurriel has had a sluggish start at the plate and came into Saturday with zero extra-base hits and only one RBI, but with four hits in the last three days, his bat may be waking up. |
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| Apr 16 2021 | Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 7-5 loss to Kansas City. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The start of 2021 has not been kind to Gurriel, who is hitting just .205 in 39 at-bats with 10 strikeouts. He also missed last weekend due to COVID-19 protocols. The outfielder hit .287 in his first three seasons combined and presumably should begin hitting more consistently this season, with Thursday's outing being a step in the right direction. Gurriel's spot in the lineup appears secure for the time being regardless of his performance, but the return of George Springer (quad), whenever that may occur, will put some pressure on Gurriel to begin producing at the plate. |
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| Apr 12 2021 | The Blue Jays reinstated Gurriel (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto placed Gurriel on the COVID-19 IL over the weekend after he experienced some adverse effects to the coronavirus vaccine, but he only needed a couple days to rest up before feeling normal. Gurriel should immediately step back into his usual role as the Jays' everyday left fielder in Monday's series opener versus the Yankees. |
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| Apr 10 2021 | Gurriel was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to vaccine-related symptoms Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was removed from Friday's game against the Angels at the end of the second inning due to side effects after he received the COVID-19 vaccine. He's still dealing with the symptoms Saturday, but he'll be eligible to return from the COVID-19 IL as soon as his symptoms subside. |
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| Apr 9 2021 | Gurriel was removed from Friday's game against the Angels due to COVID-19 vaccine-related symptoms. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel left Friday's game at the end of the second inning, and the team revealed that he's dealing with side effects after receiving his COVID-19 vaccine. He should be considered day-to-day and will be able to return to the team as soon as his symptoms subside. |
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| Apr 5 2021 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll cede his spot in the outfield to Jonathan Davis, who gets his first start of the season. Gurriel started all three games of the Blue Jays' season-opening series loss to the Yankees over the weekend, going 3-for-12 with an RBI and a run. |
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| Mar 21 2021 | Gurriel has gone 7-for-29 (.241) with a double, a home run and a 0:8 BB:K through 11 Grapefruit League games. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old hasn't caught fire yet this spring, but there's little cause for concern. Gurriel heads into 2021 with a career .287/.327/.508 slash line, 42 homers and 118 RBI in 206 big-league games, and the left fielder figures to be a key part of a young Jays lineup this season. |
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| Feb 19 2021 | General manager Ross Atkins said Friday that Gurriel will receive reps and first and third base in spring training to increase his versatility, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old isn't expected to see extended run at either position in the regular season, but it could provide some flexibility with the Blue Jays adding George Springer and Marcus Semien to the lineup during the offseason. Gurriel, a converted middle infielder, had an .882 OPS with 11 homers in 57 games during 2020 and should continue seeing the bulk of his time in left field. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a homer, two doubles, three runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-5 loss to Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel did as much as he could to lead Toronto to a victory but it wasn't enough. He gave the Blue Jays a 4-1 lead with his two-run blast in the third inning and fell a triple shy of the cycle. For the season, the 26-year-old slashed .308/.348/.534 with 25 extra-base hits and 33 RBI. |
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| Sep 26 2020 | Gurriel was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles with a left foot contusion, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team labeled his removal as precautionary, but he may undergo testing after leaving the game. The team is likely to remain cautious in potentially utilizing Gurriel during Sunday's regular-season finale. |
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| Sep 25 2020 | Gurriel will sit Friday against Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel gets the day off after the Blue Jays clinched a playoff spot Thursday. Jonathan Davis starts in left field in his absence. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run Wednesday in the Blue Jays' 14-1 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel now has five games in September with three or more hits, lifting his average to a career-best .298 with four games left on the Blue Jays' regular-season schedule. With a barrel rate, hard-hit percentage, average exit velocity and expected batting average that all rank in the 75th percentile or better among all hitters, there's plenty of evidence to suggest Gurriel's lofty batting average isn't merely the byproduct of some good fortune on balls in play. |
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| Sep 18 2020 | Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a double, two solo home runs and a third run scored in Thursday;s 10-7 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Masahiro Tanaka deep in the third and fifth innings, but they were the only long balls hit by the Jays while the Yankees were busy launching six of their own. Gurriel is slashing .208/.357/.550 through 47 games with 10 homers and 29 RBI. |
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| Sep 16 2020 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 20-6 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Jays were already down 12-1 when Gurriel took Deivi Garcia deep in the top of the fourth inning for his seventh homer of the year. Gurriel remains red hot in September, slashing .388/.434/.673 through 14 games with four home runs and 10 RBI. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's two-run shot off David Peterson gave the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead in the second. He added a walk in the sixth before coming around to score on Santiago Espinal's double. The left fielder has seven homers and 25 RBI to go along with a solid .285/.339/.481 slash line on the campaign. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Gurriel is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel hits the bench for just the second time in the last 12 games. Derek Fisher starts in left field in his absence. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 12-7 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel singled in a run, stole second, and reached home during a 10-run sixth frame. With three hits Monday, the 26-year-old has seven hits in his last two games, bringing his season average from .273 to .301 during that span. |
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| Sep 6 2020 | Gurriel went 4-for-6 with an RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel managed four base knocks, including an RBI single in the fifth inning. He now has at least one hit in seven of his last eight starts. Gurriel has hit the ball well for much of the season, and this performance improved his overall line to .290/.346/.486 in 153 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 5 2020 | Gurriel isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel went 1-for-5 with one run, two walks and one strikeout as he started both games of Friday's twin bill, and he'll take a breather Saturday. Derek Fisher will get the starting nod in left field. |
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| Sep 3 2020 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's extra-inning win over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel had a relatively quiet game until the 10th inning, when he padded Toronto's lead with a solo shot to left field. The long ball was the second in as many games for Gurriel, who has gone 8-for-16 with five extra-base hits over his last four contests. The hot stretch has pushed his slash line to .274/.328/.492 on the season. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored as he helped the Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Marlins on Wednesday evening. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel provided the only scoring for the Blue Jays with a two-run homer in the fifth and it would prove to be enough as the Blue Jays would hold on to win 2-1. He now has six hits in his last three games after going hitless in his prior nine at-bats. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 4-3 loss to Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel followed his pair of doubles with an RBI single to cut Baltimore's lead to 4-3 in the eleventh inning. Unfortunately, he was later thrown out at the plate on Rowdy Tellez's double to end the game. The outfielder also swiped his second bag on the campaign. |
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| Aug 29 2020 | Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will head to the bench after starting the last eight games, hitting .222/.353/.630 with three home runs and 10 RBI across 27 at-bats in that span. Derek Fisher will get the start in left field Saturday. |
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| Aug 27 2020 | Gurriel went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 9-1 Wednesday night. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although he was hitless on the night, Gurriel showed good discipline at the plate while drawing two walks and was able to nab his first steal of the season. The 25-year-old has at least one hit in nine of his last 11 games while managing to launch three home runs and drive in 13 during that span. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel's two-run homer in the eighth cut the Rays' lead to 5-4. The outfielder now has three homers and 13 RBI while slashing .264/.303/.418 on the season. |
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| Aug 20 2020 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a with a three-run home run in the second game of the Blue Jays' doubleheader against the Phillies on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel supplied a major knock in the team's furious rally during the sixth inning, clubbing a three-run home run against Connor Brogdon. He now has two home runs on the season, and had a strong day at the dish by driving in four runs across the team's two contests Thursday. Overall, Gurriel is hitting .268/.291/.390 across 86 plate appearances this season. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel will rest for the nightcap after he played all nine innings in the resumption of Saturday's suspended game, which the Blue Jays ultimately lost 3-2. Anthony Alford will check in as the Blue Jays' left fielder Sunday in what marks only the third off day of the season for Gurriel. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles, but it was Gurriel's first multi-hit performance of the season. The 26-year-old is now 7-for-22 (.318) through six games with a homer and three RBI, and he should remain a fixture in the heart of the order for the Jays. |
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| Jul 29 2020 | Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also struck out three times, but the 26-year-old stroked a line drive to center field off Austin Voth in the fourth inning for his first homer of the year. Gurriel reported late to summer camp due to an unspecified issue and then missed additional action with side discomfort, but the lack of prep time before Opening Day doesn't seem to have had much of an impact -- he's collected a hit in all four of his starts to begin the season. |
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| Jul 26 2020 | Gurriel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old missed Opening Day after experiencing left side discomfort earlier in the week, though he started in left field Saturday and went 1-for-4. There's been no indication Gurriel aggravated the injury, so the team could just be remaining cautious early in the season. Anthony Alford is starting in left field and batting ninth in the series finale. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Gurriel (side) is starting in left field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was held out of the Opening Day lineup for precautionary reasons after experiencing left side discomfort, but he'll return for the team's second game. The 26-year-old slashed .277/.327/.541 with 20 home runs and 50 RBI over 84 games with the Blue Jays last year. |
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| Jul 24 2020 | Gurriel (side) is expected to start Saturday's game at Tampa Bay, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Charlie Montoyo indicated the 26-year-old would only be available off the bench in a "big spot" Friday, and it appears his absence is mostly precautionary. Derek Fisher is receiving the start in left field for the Blue Jays on Opening Day. |
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| Jul 22 2020 | Gurriel (side) is scheduled to take live batting practice Wednesday and Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old's status for Opening Day remains up in the air, but manager Charlie Montoyo indicated if both sessions go well that he should be ready to play Friday in Tampa Bay. Gurriel exited Friday's intrasquad action with left side discomfort, but he's been participating in live batting practice throughout the week. Should he be forced to miss any regular season action, Billy McKinney or Derek Fisher could see opportunities in left field. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Gurriel (side) is scheduled to take batting practice Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Red Sox while battling side tightness, but he'll test things out in batting practice to see how his side responds. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Gurriel could be fine for Opening Day, but more clarity could come based on how he feels after taking batting practice. Even if he's ready for the season opener Friday, he could face some limitations to begin the year to prevent a more serious injury. |
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| Jul 20 2020 | Gurriel (side) is feeling good after playing soft toss and hitting off a tee Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has had a rocky few weeks, as he didn't report to camp until last Monday for undisclosed reasons and left an intrasquad game just four days later due to side tightness. While it sounds as if he's more or less healthy now, it remains to be seen how much his workload is limited early in the season due to his lack of practice time. |
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| Jul 19 2020 | Gurriel (side) played catch Sunday and could progress to taking live batting practice Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel was lifted from Friday's intrasquad matchup due to left side discomfort, but his quick return to baseball activities is a promising sign for his progress. The 26-year-old may be ready for Opening Day at Tampa Bay on Friday if he continues without any setbacks. |
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| Jul 18 2020 | Gurriel (side) didn't participate in baseball activities Saturday but still "showed improvement" when evaluated, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was removed from Friday's intrasquad game with left side discomfort, so it's not much of a surprise to see the team expressing caution the following day. Gurriel is considered day-to-day and has no official timetable for his return, leaving his status for Friday's season opener up in the air. |
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| Jul 17 2020 | Gurriel left Friday's intrasquad game with left side discomfort, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel experienced left side discomfort during his first at-bat in Friday's intrasquad matchup, and he exited the game as a result. He's scheduled to be re-examined Saturday, at which point the team could get more clarity about the nature and severity of the issue. The 26-year-old missed the first several days of camp for an undisclosed issue and arrived Monday, and it's unclear whether Friday's issue could impact his status for Opening Day. |
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| Jul 13 2020 | Gurriel (undisclosed) arrived at camp Monday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An unspecified issue had kept Gurriel away from his teammates until now, but he's since been cleared to join them. With just 11 days remaining until Opening Day, it remains to be seen whether or not he's fully up to speed by the start of the campaign. |
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| Mar 12 2020 | Gurriel went 2-for-2 with two doubles, a HBP, three runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old is still looking for his first spring homer, but it seems only a matter of time before he goes yard -- Gurriel is slashing .360/.429/.560 through 28 plate appearances with five doubles as he gets ready for an Opening Day assignment as the Jays' starting left fielder. |
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| Feb 20 2020 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said Thursday that he plans to have Gurriel bat third for the Blue Jays this season, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel initially looked in line to bat fourth or lower in the Jays' lineup, but Montoyo opted to move him up to third after Vladimir Guerrero expressed a desire to bat cleanup so he would have the benefit of seeing how pitchers attack Gurriel beforehand. Given his 4.8 percent career walk rate, Gurriel doesn't fit the profile of the typical disciplined No. 3 hitter, but the Blue Jays should be able to compensate for his free-swinging ways by surrounding him with three high on-base bats in Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio and Guerrero. If he can stick in a prominent lineup spot all season, Gurriel should easily surpass his 2019 totals in both RBI (50) and runs (52). |
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| Feb 19 2020 | Gurriel could see occasional action at first base this season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old will be the Jays' regular left fielder after hitting 20 home runs with an .868 OPS through 84 games last year, but depending on the makeup of the team's bench Gurriel could also back up Travis Shaw at first base. "I could see him playing first also, to help us out for a game or two," Montoyo said. "We're facing a lefty or something, he could play first because he's got good hands. I already know that so that could happen." Shaw and Rowdy Tellez, the other 1B/DH on the roster, both hit left-handed, so Gurriel could become the top platoon option at 1B, potentially giving him some extra position eligibility in 2020. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Gurriel (chest) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move is simply procedural, as Gurriel has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix. The 25-year-old, who slashed .277/.327/.541 with 20 home runs and six steals in 84 games this season, is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Ryan Dull was added to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. |
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| Sep 23 2019 | Gurriel will be shut down for the remainder of the year due to appendicitis, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel is set to have his appendix surgically removed, so there's no chance he'll be able to return this season with only five games remaining. He should be ready to roll for the start of spring training, but the team will know more about his availability moving forward after the procedure. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Gurriel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team has taken a cautious approach with Gurriel since his return from a quad injury on Sept. 14 as he'll rest for the third in the team's last eight games. Derek Fisher will draw the start in left field and bat ninth in his place. |
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| Sep 19 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two runs and two RBI in the Blue Jays' 8-4 loss to the Orioles on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was long ball No. 20 of the season for Gurriel, who touched up Gabriel Ynoa with a fourth-inning solo blast. He's only played 82 games due to injury, but he's done well when he's been in the lineup, posting a .284/.335/.556 slash line over 306 at-bats, with 19 doubles and a pair of triples to go along with the 20 homers. |
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| Sep 18 2019 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has been limited to designated hitter duty since returning from a quadriceps injury Saturday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will fill that position on this occasion, with Brandon Drury starting at third base. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel returned from a quadriceps injury to start as the designated hitter Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a double. He won't be asked to start two games in a row right away. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is hitting third and starting at designated hitter Saturday against the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of the streakiest hitters in the big leagues, Gurriel had cooled off significantly prior to landing on the IL. He hit .232/.283/.394 with three home runs and three steals in 26 second-half games after slashing .303/.355/.626 in 53 games before the All-Star break. The Blue Jays will manage Gurriel's workload down the stretch, given the nature of the injury he is returning from. Manager Charlie Montoyo said there is a good chance Gurriel will sit out Sunday's game, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
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| Sep 13 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) felt good after running the bases Friday and could return as soon as Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gurriel has missed over a month with a quadriceps strain. He seemed to suffer a setback Tuesday, but the issue was evidently a minor one. He's expected to be eased back into action with some time at designated hitter. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Gurriel said his quadriceps feels great Thursday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is encouraging news after Gurriel experienced some soreness during a pregame workout Tuesday. While the Blue Jays have not yet clarified when the 25-year-old will be activated from the injured list, Mitchell reports the outfielder appears close to a return. |
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| Sep 1 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) completed a round of live batting practice Sunday at Rogers | Centre, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list before the | Blue Jays travel to Tampa on Sept. 5, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
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| Aug 27 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week, Keegan | Matheson of MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 21 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) is expected to progress to running in the next few days, Shi | Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
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| Aug 17 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) will undergo a follow-up MRI on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca | reports. |
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| Aug 16 2019 | Gurriel (quadriceps) is targeting the series against the Astros, which runs Aug. | 30-Sept. 1, to be activated off the injured list, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. |
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| Aug 9 2019 | Gurriel was diagnosed with a Grade 1 quadriceps strain and will be placed on the | 10-day injured list, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. |
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| Aug 8 2019 | According to manager Charlie Montoyo, Gurriel left Thursday's game against the Yankees | with a cramp in his left leg, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
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| Aug 7 2019 | Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Rays. | |
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| Aug 1 2019 | Gurriel (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles. | |
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| Jul 31 2019 | Gurriel was removed from Wednesday's game against the Royals with right knee discomfort, | Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. |
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| Jul 29 2019 | Gurriel is not starting Monday against the Royals, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | |
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| Jul 23 2019 | Gurriel is not starting Tuesday<\/a> against Cleveland. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Tigers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 7 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 6 2019 | Gurriel (wrist) is back in the lineup<\/a> Saturday against the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 5 2019 | Gurriel is not in the lineup<\/a> for Friday's game versus the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 5 2019 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Friday against the Orioles due to a jammed left wrist, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Gurriel went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Red Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 2 2019 | Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and three runs scored in Monday's win over the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 28 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI Friday against the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 26 2019 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in an 8-7 loss against the Yankees on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-8 loss to the Yankees. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Red Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 21 2019 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Angels. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Gurriel is not in the lineup<\/a> Monday against the Angels. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 16 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-0 win over Houston. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 13 2019 | Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI during Thursday's 12-3 win over the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 12 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-2 loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 2 2019 | Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Gurriel went 2-for-6 with two runs scored and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Tampa Bay. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 26 2019 | Gurriel went 4-for-4 with two singles, double, home run, two RBI and three runs in a 10-1 victory against the Padres on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 19-4 loss to the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Gurriel was recalled by the Blue Jays<\/a> as expected on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Gurriel will bat seventh and play left field<\/a> Friday against the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 23 2019 | Gurriel is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2018 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's game against the Twins. | With this effort Gurriel tied Al Woods' 1977 Blue Jays record with his seventh straight multi-hit game, and that hot streak has him sitting with a .295/.317/.443 line on the season. The Jays have a somewhat crowded infield when at full strength, but Gurriel's hot bat should keep him in the lineup most days in the short term. |
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| Jul 22 2018 | Gurriel (concussion) has been activated from the 7-Day DL and will start at second base Sunday against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Gurriel will make his first start since July 14, as Devon Travis had been seeing regular reps at the keystone while Gurriel recovered from a concussion. Look for the two to share reps at second moving forward, though it had been Travis getting the bulk of the starts even when Gurriel was healthy. Meanwhile, infielder Richard Urena has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Manager John Gibbons said Gurriel (concussion) "is showing a lot of progress" but isn't expected to return for Sunday's series finale against the Orioles, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports. | Gibbons added that Gurriel will take another test to see where he's at, which should determine how quickly he will be able to return from the 7-day concussion DL. He was initially placed on the shelf July 15, so Sunday marks the first day he will be eligible to return. In his place, Devon Travis continues to see playing time at the keystone. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Gurriel (concussion) was able to run on the field Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Gurriel is eligible to come off the 7-day concussion disabled list on Sunday. It remains to be seen whether or not he'll be ready by then, but he appears to be taking steps in that direction. Devon Travis will remain the Blue Jays' primary second baseman while Gurriel is unavailable. |
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| Jul 15 2018 | Gurriel was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list Sunday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports. | Gurriel went 3-for-5 in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox and has four straight multi-hit games, but it's unclear how exactly he suffered the injury. The 24-year-old will be eligible to return next Sunday against Baltimore. |
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| Jul 10 2018 | Gurriel is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Braves. | He will sit for the second time in the last seven games. Gurriel is 5-for-20 with a home run over that stretch. Devon Travis is starting at second base and hitting eighth in his place. |
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| Jul 4 2018 | Manager John Gibbons said that Gurriel will receive regular time in the starting lineup at second base and shortstop, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Gibbons added that Aledmys Diaz may see some time at the hot corner on days when Gurriel plays shortstop. It seems likely that a bulk of his time will come at the keystone, which means that Devon Travis could be in line for a decreased role. Gurriel is set to start at second base and hit eighth for Wednesday's game. |
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| Jul 2 2018 | The Blue Jays recalled Gurriel from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Toronto cleared a spot on the active roster by optioning Darnell Sweeney to Buffalo on Sunday, so Gurriel will move up to the big leagues to give the team another utility infielder. Over 21 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season, Gurriel has gone 16-for-72 (.222 average) with three home runs and one stolen base. He doesn't look like a serious threat to steal starts from the Blue Jays' everyday double-play tandem of Devon Travis and Aledmys Diaz. |
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| Jun 21 2018 | Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Angels. | Gurriel got his first at-bats since being called up June 19 and took advantage by hitting his third home run of the season. So long as Devon Travis remains healthy, it will be difficult for Gurriel to see regular at-bats at the major-league level, limiting his fantasy appeal. |
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| Jun 19 2018 | Gurriel was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Gurriel will take the roster spot of Sam Gaviglio, who was placed on the paternity list. The 24-year-old, who hit just .206/.229/.309 across 20 games with the Blue Jays earlier in the year, figures to serve as a bench bat and defensive replacement during his time in the majors. Seeing as Gaviglio is only expected to be away from the team for a few days, Gurriel's stay with the Blue Jays may be brief. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Gurriel exited Friday's minor-league game with left hamstring tightness, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports. | The injury appears minor at this point, with Gurriel currently considered day-to-day. The 24-year-old has a .310/.343/.500 slash line with four home runs and 25 RBI in 100 at-bats between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo this season. |
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| May 12 2018 | Gurriel is out of the lineup against Boston on Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Gurriel will retreat to the bench following four straight starts as Gio Urshela gets the nod at shortstop against left-hander David Price. Over 20 games at the major-league level this year, Gurriel is slashing .206/.229/.309 with two home runs and seven RBI. |
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| May 8 2018 | Gurriel will be the Blue Jays' primary shortstop while Aledmys Diaz (ankle) is on the disabled list, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports. | Gurriel has been primarily stationed at second base, hitting .236 with two homers in 55 at-bats. He'll now slide over to shortstop for at least the next 10 days, which could offer him more positional eligibility if he can start enough contests at shortstop. |
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| May 6 2018 | Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | As expected, Gurriel has emerged as the Blue Jays' primary second baseman following Devon Travis' demotion to Triple-A Buffalo a week ago, but the 24-year-old hasn't yet done enough to build much security in an everyday role. Gurriel is slashing a meager .222/.250/.352 through his first 56 plate appearances in the big leagues, which could result in him losing out on starts to Yangervis Solarte at the keystone if the youngster is unable to turn things around in the near future. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Gurriel will start at second base and bat seventh Sunday against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | More notable that Gurriel's inclusion in the lineup for the series finale is the fact that the struggling Devon Travis was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo earlier in the day. Though Travis' stint in the minors isn't expected to be an extended one, his absence from the active roster nonetheless opens up a clear path to an everyday role for Gurriel at second base. The 24-year-old, who has slashed .227/.227/.364 through his first seven games in the big leagues, had previously been splitting reps with Travis and shortstop Aledmys Diaz as part of a three-way timeshare in the middle infield. |
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| Apr 27 2018 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers. | Gurriel had started five of the last six days but will sit out Friday. He's 4-for-18 with no extra base hits or walks so far in his major-league debut. Devon Travis will start at second base. |
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| Apr 24 2018 | Gurriel is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | Gurriel collected three hits and three RBI in his first taste of big-league action, but he'll head to the bench for a night off Tuesday. Devon Travis will man the keystone in his stead. |
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| Apr 20 2018 | Gurriel was called up by the Blue Jays on Friday. | Gurriel will take the place of Gift Ngoepe on the 25-man roster, as the latter was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo prior to Friday's game against the Yankees. Over 12 games with Double-A New Hampshire, Gurriel hit .347 with an .892 OPS and 11 RBI. He's expected to serve as infield depth behind Devon Travis at the keystone and Aledmys Diaz at shortstop. |
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| Apr 20 2018 | Gurriel went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Friday's 8-5 win over the Yankees. | Making his major-league debut in Yankee Stadium, the 24-year-old didn't look overwhelmed by the moment, driving in two with a fourth-inning single then bringing around what proved to be the winning run in the fifth. Gurriel got the start at second base and hit ninth Friday, and while Devon Travis remains atop the depth chart at the keystone for now, his .149/.216/.170 slash line will create a lot of opportunity for Gurriel if Travis can't turn things around quickly. |
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| Apr 20 2018 | Gurriel is expected to be called up Friday, Sportsnet reports. | Gurriel is off to a hot start in his first 12 games for Double-A New Hampshire, hitting .347/.382/.510. The 24-year-old hit just .241/.286/.371 in 46 games at the same level last season. A 98-point jump in his BABIP seems to be the main driver of his improved performance, though he's also cut his strikeout rate from 16.2 percent to 10.9 percent. He's expected to take the place of Gift Ngoepe, backing up both middle infield positions. With starting second baseman Devon Travis currently hitting .149/.216/.170, it's possible that more time could open up at the keystone before long. |
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| Mar 15 2018 | Gurriel was optioned to the minors Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | Gurriel went 7-for-24 with one RBI and one stolen base during his 14 game stint at major-league spring training. It's unclear if he'll start the season at Double-A New Hampshire or Triple-A Buffalo. |
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| Sep 14 2017 | Gurriel will extend his 2017 season by playing in the upcoming Arizona Fall League, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports. | A hamstring injury caused the prospect to delay his 2017 debut by more than two months. Gurriel struggled in his first professional season at both High-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire. The AFL will give the youngster a chance to log much-needed at-bats, and hone his defensive skills at multiple positions. Gurriel's fall efforts are worth monitoring for those in dynasty formats. |
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| Jun 21 2017 | Gurriel (hamstring) was activated from the minor-league disabled list Monday and rejoined High-A Dunedin, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | Gurriel opened his first professional season on the DL after being injured in spring training. In his April 19 debut, the prospect re-aggravated his hamstring, and landed right back to the shelf. Gurriel stayed sidelined for two months before returning to action Monday (0-for-3) with High-A. |
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| May 19 2017 | Gurriel (hamstring) has yet to return to action at High-A Dunedin since being placed on the seven-day DL nearly a month ago. | Gurriel rushed back from a pair of injuries (thumb and hamstring) suffered during spring training only to go down in his minor-league debut on April 19. The Blue Jays are obviously not going to push the envelope with the No. 7 prospect this time around. There haven't been many reports of Gurriel's progress through his current rehab, but based on the seven-day label, the 23-year-old should be back on the scene in the not-too-distant future. |
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