Arizona Diamondbacks designate outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment on September 13, 2026. The move coincides with the team's ongoing effort to secure a National League Wild Card berth, as they currently trail the San Diego Padres by 1.5 games. Gurriel, who is in the final year of a $42 million contract, struggled through a career-worst season with a.210 batting average and a 51 OPS+. His performance resulted in a -0.7 bWAR across 51 games, ranking among the team's least efficient contributors. To fill the vacancy on the active roster, the Diamondbacks recalled infielder Jose Fernando from Triple-A Reno. The organization now has the option to trade or release Gurriel as it looks to improve its playoff positioning with more productive roster depth.

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