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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Stays with Diamondbacks, Eyes 2026 Return

11/4/2025

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, will not opt out and return for the 2026 season.
He is recovering from ACL surgery and is expected to rejoin the team mid-season in 2026.
In August, he led the National League with 32 RBIs and set a Statcast-era record by homering off a 104 MPH pitch.
His 2023 All-Star nod and .764 OPS underscore his value and bolster the Diamondbacks' offense.

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Story summary

Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, will not opt out and return for the 2026 season.
He is recovering from ACL surgery and is expected to rejoin the team mid-season in 2026.
In August, he led the National League with 32 RBIs and set a Statcast-era record by homering off a 104 MPH pitch.
His 2023 All-Star nod and .764 OPS underscore his value and bolster the Diamondbacks' offense.