{
  "id": 7135571,
  "title": "Diamondbacks designate outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/diamondbacks-designate-outfielder-lourdes-gurriel-jr-for-assignment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T16:50:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/13/diamondbacks-designate-outfielder-lourdes-gurriel-jr-for-assignment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially concluding his time with the team. Gurriel, who was instrumental in the Diamondbacks' recent World Series victory, has faced struggles since tearing his ACL last season. The 32-year-old Cuban, an All-Star in 2023, struggled with injuries and inconsistency after returning from his injury, batting just .210 with two home runs and 22 RBIs in 51 games. Gurriel spent his initial five seasons with Toronto and maintains a career .271 batting average over nine big league seasons. The Diamondbacks informed Gurriel of the decision before their Sunday game against Texas, recalling infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno to replace him on the roster.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona Diamondbacks designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment.",
    "Gurriel struggled with injuries and inconsistency after ACL tear.",
    "Diamondbacks replace him with Jose Fernandez from Triple-A."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}