Lourdes Gurriel Injury News & Updates

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Astros.

Gurriel has gone just 2-for-12 over three games since shaking off a minor shoulder issue. The steal was his fifth of the season, one shy of his career high from 2019. The outfielder has been a fairly steady hitter this year with a .260/.308/.461 slash line, 24 home runs, 81 RBI, 65 runs scored, 34 doubles and two triples over a career-high 144 contests.

Gurriel (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting sixth Thursday against the White Sox.

Gurriel was scratched from the lineup Wednesday due to left shoulder tightness, but it has proven to be a minor issue and he is back in action for the Diamondbacks in Thursday's series finale versus Chicago. He went 3-for-5 with three singles and a run scored in Tuesday's series opener.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Gurriel (shoulder) could return to the lineup as early as Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Gurriel was scratched from the Diamondbacks' lineup Wednesday versus the White Sox after experiencing tightness in his left shoulder during pregame batting practice, but it doesn't seem to be anything serious. He went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's series opener and might be ready for Thursday's series finale.

Gurriel was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox due to left shoulder discomfort, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

It's not clear when or how the injury occurred, but Gurriel must be in some real pain in order to ask out of the lineup as the Diamondbacks fight for their playoff lives. Jake McCarthy entered the lineup in Gurriel's place.

Gurriel was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox.

The reasoning for Gurriel's removal from the batting order isn't clear at this point, but he's presumably dealing with some sort of injury. Corbin Carroll will slide over to left field and Jake McCarthy has entered the lineup in right.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs.

This was Gurriel's second three-RBI game in a row. It's also his fifth multi-hit game in September, a month in which he's gone 18-for-56 (.321), a strong performance to keep Arizona in the playoff race. The outfielder is batting .261 with a .786 OPS, 24 home runs, 80 RBI, 63 runs scored and four stolen bases over 134 contests this year. He needs four more RBI to match his career high from 2021.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Gurriel had gone seven games without a homer, though he has swatted four of them in September and 24 on the year. It's been a solid month for the outfielder, who is hitting .294 (15-for-51) with nine RBI over his last 14 contests. For the year, he's at a .258/.308/.474 slash line with 77 RBI, 63 runs scored and four stolen bases across 133 games.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.

Gurriel, who had a seven-game hit streak halted the previous night, resumed a late-season surge at the dish. The outfielder has hit safely in 10 of the last 12 games, going 14-for-43 (.326) with a 1.024 OPS. The RBI was his 74th, ranking him third on the club behind Christian Walker (91) and Ketel Marte (75).

Gurriel is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Cubs.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in the Diamondbacks' rout of the Rockies on Wednesday, but he'll grab some rest during Thursday's series opener at Wrigley Field. Tommy Pham, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll are starting across the outfield and Pavin Smith will fill the DH role.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over Colorado.

Gurriel finished off the scoring with a solo home run in the eighth inning. It was the outfielder/DH's fourth home run in 10 games, during which he's slashing .306/.375/.750 with eight extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs. The middle month of the summer were not kind to Gurriel, who batted .174 during June and July, but he's righted himself in time for the Diamondbacks' playoff push.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles.

Gurriel has homered twice over the first three games of September, and all three of his hits this month have gone for extra bases. The veteran outfielder hit a strong .286 in August and is continuing that trend into the final month of the campaign. For the season, he's at a .254/.304/.468 slash line with 22 homers, 71 RBI, 56 runs scored and four stolen bases through 122 contests.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Orioles.

Gurriel kept up his hot hitting from August (.286 over 25 games) with his first-inning blast Friday. The 29-year-old has homered twice over his last five contests, giving him 21 long balls on the year. He's added a solid .254/.305/.463 slash line with 70 RBI, 55 runs scored, four stolen bases, 28 doubles and two triples through 120 games overall.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Texas.

Gurriel singled and scored as part of Arizona's three-run second inning. The outfielder/DH is having a rebound August following a mid-summer slump. Gurriel has hit safely in 15 of 18 games this month and slashed .313/.357/.547. The 2023 All Star endured a 38-game stretch between June and July where he batted .160.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Padres.

Gurriel will get a breather after he went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Arizona's 6-4 Game 1 victory. Tommy Pham will slide to left field while Kyle Lewis enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats fifth in Game 2 versus San Diego.

Gurriel (hip) went 1-for-4 with a double in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Padres.

Gurriel missed one game with a bruised left hip. His double was the only extra-base hit for Arizona in the contest. The outfielder played at designated hitter Friday and may be there again for at least one of Saturday's two games after Sunday's contest was moved up to account for Hurricane Hilary. Gurriel is slashing .258/.306/.467 with 19 home runs, 64 RBI, 49 runs scored, 26 doubles and four stolen bases through 109 contests.

Gurriel (hip) is starting as Arizona's designated hitter Friday against the Padres.

Gurriel had to be removed from Wednesday's game against Colorado due to a bruised left hip that also kept him out of Thursday's contest. Now that the issue has subsided, Gurriel will return Friday and look to keep his bat hot -- he's slashing .327/.377/.612 since the start of August.

Gurriel (hip) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres.

He exited Wednesday's game with a hip contusion, and given that the Diamondbacks are facing lefty Rich Hill, Gurriel's absence suggests his injury is still bothering him. Tommy Pham gets the start in left field and Kyle Lewis starts at designated hitter.

Gurriel was removed in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Rockies due to a left hip contusion. He went 0-for-2 prior to his departure.

Corbin Carroll checked in off the bench ahead of the bottom of the fifth to replace Gurriel, who may have suffered the injury when he grounded out into a double play in the top of the fourth. Gurriel's early exit from Wednesday's contest resulted in his six-game on-base streak coming to an end.

Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Gurriel was brought into the game as a pinch hitter for catcher Jose Herrera in the seventh inning and stayed in as the left fielder after swatting a game-tying blast. Through 11 games in August, Gurriel has gone 13-for-38 (.342) with four homers and six RBI. He's up to 19 long balls on the year while adding 63 RBI, 47 runs scored, three stolen bases, 25 doubles, two triples and a .258/.307/.473 slash line over 105 contests.

Gurriel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres.

Gurriel is hitting .333 with three home runs over his last 10 games. Jake McCarthy will get the start in right field with Tommy Pham starting at designated hitter.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to San Francisco.

Gurriel doubled in the first inning and scored Arizona's second run on a single, as the Diamondbacks raced to an early 2-0 lead. He was the last D-back to reach second base, as the bats went silent from then on out. Gurriel's bat, however, has been relatively active compared to the rest of the lineup during a three-game sweep by the Giants. He has hits in four consecutive games, going 6-for-15 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. The outburst follows a 10-game stretch during which he went 2-for-39 (.051).

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 4-3 extra innings win over San Francisco.

Gurriel's sixth-inning double knotted the game at 2-2, setting up the extra innings. The two hits was the most life seen in his bat over the last two weeks. The outfielder/DH entered the contest on a 3-for-42 (.071) run over the previous 11 games.

Gurriel isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

Gurriel is just 1-for-28 in his last eight games, so he'll take a day off to regroup Saturday. His absence will allow Dominic Canzone to serve as Arizona's designated hitter and bat fifth.

Gurriel batted sixth in the order and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 5-2 loss to Seattle.

It's been rough sledding of late for Gurriel. who normally slots in at third or fifth. The 2023 All-Star is 2-for-39 (.051) over the last 10 games and batting .140 since returning from his All-Star experience. The slump actually extends further back; Gurriel is batting just .171 over 43 games since June 1.

Gurriel is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Atlanta.

It looks to be a routine day of rest for Gurriel after he drove in a pair of runs in Wednesday's victory over Atlanta. Dominic Canzone will be the designated hitter Thursday.

Gurriel went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.

Gurriel didn't allow Charlie Morton to escape a bases-loaded jam in the third inning, when he knocked a two-out, two-run double. All five of the Diamondbacks' runs scored with two outs. The RBI were the first since the All-Star break for Gurriel, who snapped a six-game run without driving in a run.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a home run, four RBI, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Gurriel's three-run shot in the third inning proved to be the game-winning hit. It was his 15th home run of the season and fourth in the last eight games, during which he's knocked in 10 runs. Gurriel is up to 54 RBI, second on the team behind Christian Walker's 58.

Gurriel went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Mets.

Gurriel hit the second of back-to-back homers in the fourth inning. The newly minted All Star belted his third home run in the last five games and has 14 for the season. He has hits in five of the last six games following a 5-for-58 (.138) over 14 contests.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Angels.

Gurriel's game-clinching grand slam marks his 13th home run of the year. The outfielder is currently on pace to pass his personal record of 21 long balls in a season, which he set in 2019 as a member of the Blue Jays. The veteran is currently on a hot streak, as he has hits in five of his last six contests.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.

Gurriel's sixth-inning home run was all the Diamondbacks could muster against Tampa Bay pitching. The team went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. He was a steady contributor over the first two months, but Gurriel has hit the skids in June. The 29-year-old is batting .177/.235/.342 over 21 games during the month.

Gurriel will sit Wednesday versus the Brewers.

Gurriel will get a breather after he started each of the first two games of the series, going 1-for-9 with two RBI and two strikeouts. Corbin Carroll will slide over to left field while Alek Thomas enters the lineup in center field and bats seventh in the series finale with Milwaukee.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Gurriel entered Saturday 0-for-22 over his last five games, and he went hitless in his first three at-bats before popping an eighth-inning homer. The 29-year-old was one of the best hitters in the majors in May, but he's cooled off dramatically by batting just .125 (5-for-40) through 11 contests in June. Despite the recent slump, he's still slashing .278/.327/.513 with 11 homers, 40 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base through 60 games this season.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Phillies.

Gurriel will take a seat after he went 1-for-9 with a homer and four RBI over the last two games of the series with Detroit following a multiple game absence with a groin injury. Evan Longoria will take over at designated hitter and bat fifth in the series opener with Philadelphia.

Gurriel went 0-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.

Gurriel's RBI-grounder in the eighth inning ignited the Diamondbacks' comeback from a 5-2 deficit. He's knocked in at least one run in six of the last seven games and leads the team with 39 RBI and a 1.051 OPS with runners on base.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Saturday's victory over Detroit.

Gurriel's three-run shot came with two outs in the fifth to give Arizona a 5-0 lead, helping the team cruise to its fourth straight win. The left fielder continues to deliver for the Diamondbacks' offense and has now racked up eight RBI over his last five games while recording at least one extra-base hit in each of his last four. He's also up 10 home runs on the season, putting him on pace to break his career-high mark of 21 long balls set back in 2021.

Gurriel (groin) will bat third and serve as the designated hitter in Saturday's game against Detroit.

Gurriel has been out of action since Sunday, when he left a game against Atlanta with a tight right groin. He won't be asked to take the field just yet but is evidently healthy enough to hit. That's good news for the Diamondbacks, as Gurriel owns a .310/.359/.550 slash line this season, homering nine times in 53 games.

Gurriel (groin) is feeling better and expected to return to the lineup soon, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Gurriel has not been able to play since leaving Sunday's game against Atlanta with tightness in his right groin. There's no guarantee that the outfielder will be able to return Saturday or even this weekend, but it does appear he's not dealing with a serious injury, and it doesn't seem likely he'll be placed on the injured list as long as there's no setback.

Gurriel (groin) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.

Gurriel hasn't played since exiting Sunday's game versus Atlanta with right groin tightness. There's been no indication to this point that he could need a trip to the injured list, but clearly we're getting to that point where it's a possibility. Corbin Carroll will play left field Friday.

Gurriel (groin) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Nationals.

It's the fourth straight game he's missed with tightness in his right groin. Gurriel will hope to return to action Friday in Detroit, but if the injury continues to linger he could need a stint on the injured list.

Gurriel (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Washington on Wednesday.

Gurriel will miss a third straight game as he deals with tightness in his right groin. With the 29-year-old unable to rejoin the starting lineup the Diamondbacks will start an outfield of Corbin Carroll, Jake McCarthy and Pavin Smith left-to-right against Patrick Corbin and the Nationals on Wednesday.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Gurriel has been battling right groin tightness, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

That explains why Gurriel missed Sunday's series finale versus Atlanta and is absent again from the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals. He was checked out by team doctors Monday in Phoenix and the groin issue is considered minor. The 29-year-old could even be available off the bench Tuesday night in D.C.

Gurriel is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Gurriel was also held out of Sunday's series finale versus Atlanta, but there's no word of anything wrong with him physically. Corbin Carroll, Jake McCarthy and Pavin Smith will canvass the Diamondbacks' outfield Tuesday and Emmanuel Rivera will take a turn as the designated hitter.

Gurriel was removed from the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

The 29-year-old was initially slated to serve as the designated hitter Sunday, but he was instead a late scratch with Christian Walker cleared to return after sitting out Saturday with food poisoning. Gurriel started the previous nine games and figures to be back in the lineup Tuesday in Washington.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 3-2 win over Atlanta.

Gurriel's two-run double in the first inning gave the Diamondbacks an early lead. It was the third consecutive game with multiple RBI for Gurriel, who's knocked in 10 run over the last 10 games. His 35 RBI are second on the club behind Christian Walker's 36.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 5-4 win over Colorado.

A listless Diamondbacks offense didn't get much going against Rockies right-hander Connor Seabold until Gurriel hooked a two-run double that ignited a comeback win. He's enjoying a bounce back season in the desert, leading Arizona in slugging (.546) and second in RBI (33).

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-5 win against Colorado.

Gurriel popped a solo shot in the fourth inning to account for Arizona's final run of the game. The long ball was his eighth this month after he went deep just once over 26 contests through the end of April. Gurriel has reached base via hit or walk in 22 of his past 23 games and is batting a robust .368 (32-for-87) with a 9:14 BB:K over that span.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.

Gurriel looks to be receiving a routine breather in the series finale after he started each of Arizona's last nine games either in left field or at designated hitter. Unless he's used off the bench as a pinch hitter, Gurriel will put his 13-game hitting streak on pause Wednesday. Evan Longoria will replace Gurriel in the lineup as Arizona's DH.

Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Monday's win over the Phillies.

Gurriel opened the game's scoring with a solo shot in the second inning and later added an insurance run with his eighth-inning RBI double. He's been terrific in May, going 25-for-63 (.397) with seven homers and a 9:9 BB:K while hitting safely in 15 of 17 games. On the year, Gurriel is slashing .321/.376/.562 with 22 extra-base hits and 27 RBI through 178 plate appearances.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to the Athletics.

Gurriel clubbed his second home run in as many days and has seven for the season. The outfielder reached base safely for a 13th consecutive game and is having a strong comeback season in the desert with a line of .312/.376/.553 over 157 plate appearances.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Gurriel's two-run blast in the third was his fifth home run over the last 10 games, tying his output from last season over 121 games while battling a wrist injury. Offseason surgery appears to have been what was needed, as Gurriel is hitting .309/.371/.537 with six home runs and 23 RBI through 37 games.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Gurriel laced a ninth-inning double to plate Christian Walker for the walkoff win. The double extended Gurriel's hit streak to five consecutive games and nine consecutive starts. He's slashing .308/.363/.519 in a near-everyday role.

Gurriel is not in Saturday's lineup against the Giants.

Dominic Fletcher picks up a start in right field with a righty (Anthony DeSclafani) on the hill for the Giants. Gurriel is hitting .433 with four home runs in 30 at-bats this month.

Gurriel is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

It's the first time this season that Gurriel has been on the bench when the opposition is starting a left-hander. Perhaps not coincidentally, Gurriel was caught being too casual in the outfield Sunday versus the Nationals when he was slow to get the ball in and the runner advanced an extra base. Dominic Fletcher is in left field and Emmanuel Rivera is the designated hitter Monday.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with two home runs, two walks, four RBI and four runs scored in Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Nationals.

Gurriel was excellent from the No. 6 spot in the order, but all of his production went to waste with a late blown lead. He delivered a solo shot in the second inning and a three-run blast in the fifth. The 29-year-old has four homers over his last three games after hitting just one long ball in April. The veteran is slashing .310/.363/.522 with 19 RBI, 21 runs scored, seven doubles, one triple and a stolen base through 30 contests this season.

Gurriel went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-7 win against the Nationals.

Gurriel's biggest hit came in the ninth inning, when he tied the score with a solo homer off Washington closer Kyle Finnegan. The veteran outfielder finished with his ninth multi-hit game of the campaign, with the four knocks establishing a season-high mark. Gurriel has been a nice addition for a surprising Arizona squad, posting a .300/.345/.464 slash line along with three homers, 15 RBI, 17 runs and a stolen base through 119 plate appearances.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Nationals.

The left-handed-hitting Dominic Fletcher will start in left field and bat sixth with right-hander Josiah Gray on the mound for Washington. Alek Thomas is in center and Pavin Smith is in right. Corbin Carroll (knee) is taking a turn at designated hitter.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, two additional runs and two walks during Wednesday's 12-7 win against the Rangers.

The veteran outfielder walked just once in his first 83 plate appearances of the season, but he's been a bit more patient of late with six free passes in his past eight contests. Gurriel has a .276/.325/.419 slash line with two home runs, 14 RBI, 15 runs and one stolen base through 28 games.

Gurriel started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.

Gurriel swiped his first base of the season, but he's not typically a threat in that fantasy category. The outfielder entered 2023 with 14 steals (14 times caught) over 427 games during his MLB career. Gurriel has been the primary DH for the Diamondbacks and could see more opportunities in the outfield after the team optioned Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Gurriel will once again take a seat for a Sunday game, as he has on three straight occasions. Ketel Marte will hit second and operate at designated hitter with Josh Rojas handling second base duties.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

After going 1-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins, Gurriel will take a seat for the first time since last Sunday against the Dodgers. Pavin Smith will handle DH duties and hit third against Sandy Alcantara and the Miami staff.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Brewers.

Gurriel's first home run of the season was a three-run shot that gave Arizona a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Over his last six starts, the designated hitter has four extra-base hits and eight RBI.

Gurriel isn't in Arizona's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Gurriel has gotten off to a slow start this season, slashing .205/.238/.282 through 10 games. As a result, he'll take a seat against Corbin Burnes while Evan Longoria takes over as Arizona's designated hitter, batting fourth.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Coming off a night in which he recorded his first two extra-base knocks of the season (a double and a triple) while plating three runs in Saturday's 12-8 win, Gurriel will get his first day off. Pavin Smith will replace Gurriel in the lineup, serving as Arizona's designated hitter and No. 3 batter.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, three RBI, a run scored and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 12-8 win over the Dodgers.

Gurriel has started every game as the primary designated hitter or a fill-in outfielder against left-handed starters. He snapped a three-game hitless stretch Saturday, and the extra-base were the first of the season for Gurriel, who is 8-for-35 (.229) with a .577 OPS through nine appearances.

Gurriel served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.

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 Alex Thomas against lefties, which means Gurriel could play a near-everyday role.

Gurriel started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers on Opening Day.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo deployed right-handed hitters Gurriel and Kyle Lewis (as DH) against Dodgers lefty Julio Urias, which meant one of the Diamondbacks' left-handed hitting outfielders would be on the bench. It was Alek Thomas. 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.

Gurriel played five innings at first base during Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland.

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.

Gurriel will start at first base in a minor-league Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

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.

Gurriel is expected to get playing at time at first base in the final days of spring training, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Gurriel has played first base before but not much. Just 16 career games during his time with the Blue Jays. Getting him work at first base is an indicator that Kyle Lewis will win the final bench spot over Pavin Smith, who is the only true first baseman behind Christian Walker.

Gurriel (wrist) will bat third and play left field in Saturday's split-squad game against the Rockies.

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.

Gurriel (wrist) and Gabriel Moreno were acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for Daulton Varsho on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Gurriel is entering the final season of the seven-year, $22 million extension he inked with Toronto back in 2016, and he'll finished out the deal in Arizona. The 29-year-old saw his power drop last season with five home runs and a .109 ISO, but he still had a .291/.343/.400 slash line in 121 contests. Gurriel underwent left wrist surgery in October but is expected to be healthy for the start of spring training in February.

Gurriel underwent left wrist surgery Thursday but is expected to be ready for spring training in 2023, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

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.

Gurriel (hamstring) was not selected for the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Gurriel was unable to prove his health in time to make the wild-card roster as 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.

Gurriel (hamstring) took live batting practice and was involved in defensive drills Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel (hamstring) hasn't yet resumed running the bases, Ethan Diamandas of Sports Illustrated reports.

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.

Gurriel (hamstring) is doing some hitting and throwing while working through a running progression, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel (hamstring) could return to action Thursday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Gurriel is not with the Blue Jays 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.

Interim manager John Schneider said Friday that Gurriel (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Gurriel hasn't yet resumed 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 Schneider emphasized that the team will need to see how Gurriel feels after this weekend before determining when he'll be activated.

Gurriel (hamstring) could miss more than the minimum 10 days required by his stint on the injured list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Friday, retroactive to Sept. 8.

Gurriel was removed from Wednesday's win over the Orioles with a hamstring issue, and he'll be forced to miss at least a week and a half after being diagnosed with a strain. Raimel Tapia and Cavan Biggio should see most of the playing time in left field while Gurriel is sidelined.

Gurriel (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Rangers.

Gurriel exited Wednesday's win over the Orioles due to left hamstring discomfort, and he recently underwent an MRI. While the results of his imaging aren't known, he'll be on the bench Friday while Raimel Tapia starts in left field and bats sixth.

Gurriel will undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's win over the Orioles with left hamstring discomfort, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel was diagnosed with left hamstring discomfort after leaving Wednesday's game at Baltimore.

The 28-year-old suffered the injury while he successfully beat out a double-play groundball during the second inning, which resulted in an RBI fielder's choice. Toronto has a scheduled day off Thursday, so Gurriel will have a scheduled day off to recover ahead of Friday's series opener at Texas.

Gurriel was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles with an apparent left leg injury, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Gurriel collected an RBI as he beat out a double-play groundball with the bases loaded during the second inning, but he appeared to hurt his left leg as he stepped on first base. The 28-year-old limped off the field and should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

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.

Gurriel (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Pirates.

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.

Gurriel is being held out of the lineup Friday against the Pirates due to left wrist soreness, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

It's unclear exactly how long Gurriel has been playing through the injury, but he'll take a seat Friday 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 likely avoid utilizing him, if possible. Teoscar Hernandez will shift to left field while Jackie Bradley starts in right Friday.

Gurriel will be on the bench Friday against the Pirates, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Gurriel sits after going hitless in his last two games. He's still hitting .290 on the season but has managed just five homers. Teoscar Hernandez will shift to left field in his absence, with Jackie Bradley Jr. starting in right field.

Gurriel isn't starting Saturday against the Angels.

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.

Gurriel will be on the bench Saturday against the Yankees.

Gurriel sits after going 1-for-12 at the plate in his last three games. Raimel Tapia will get the nod in left field.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Guardians.

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.

Gurriel isn't starting Monday against the Orioles.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with one double and one RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Twins.

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.

Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals.

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.

Gurriel went 6-for-7 with a double, five RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 28-5 win over Boston.

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.

Gurriel went 4-for-4 with two RBI, a double and a run scored in a 4-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Mariners.

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.

Gurriel is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

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.

Gurriel isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-3 with a walk, a homer and three runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rays.

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.

Gurriel will sit Monday against the White Sox.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

With his dad, Cuban legend Lourdes Gurriel Sr., in attendance on Father's Day, the younger Gurriel ripped a 99.3 mph offering from Miguel Castro over the fence in left-center field with the bases loaded to help fuel a Toronto comeback from an 8-3 deficit. Gurriel has caught fire in June, slashing .350/.381/.517 through 16 games with two of his four homers on the year.

Gurriel isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Orioles.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

The 28-year-old had a slow start to the season, but Gurriel appears to be finding his groove at the plate. He's hit safely in seven straight games, going 13-for-28 (.464) over that stretch to boost his slash line to .268/.329/.384 with three homers, two steals, 19 runs and 25 RBI through 54 contests.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a solo home run in Friday's win over Detroit.

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. The outfielder is on a five-game hit streak, including three multi-hit games and is now slashing .257/.317/.372 on the season.

Gurriel will sit Tuesday against the Royals.

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.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the White Sox.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, five RBI and two walks in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Angels.

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.

Gurriel is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

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.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

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.

Gurriel (hamstring) is starting Saturday against the Reds.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with left hamstring tightness, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

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.

Gurriel will sit Monday against the Mariners.

Gurriel sits for just the third time this season. He's struggled to a .230/.277/.341 slash line through 35 games. Raimel Tapia will take over in left field Monday.

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.

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 being the only category in which he's ahead of his usual pace.

Gurriel is starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Gurriel wasn't in Tuesday's lineup against Boston due to hamstring tightness, but he appeared off the bench and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. He'll start in left field and bat fifth Wednesday.

Gurriel's absence from the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox is due to hamstring tightness, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

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.

Gurriel will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against Boston.

Gurriel started each of Toronto's first 17 games of the season, hitting .297/.329/.469 with two homers and a steal. He's homered in back-to-back games but will nonetheless get a rest Tuesday, with Raimel Tapia starting in left field.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.

After launching his first homer of the season Sunday in Houston, Gurriel came back to Toronto and stayed locked in, hooking a Nathan Eovaldi slider over the left-field wall in the fifth inning to open the scoring on the night. Gurriel has a four-game RBI streak going, and on the season he's slashing a solid .297/.329/.469.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 loss to Houston.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over Oakland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel (hand) is starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Gurriel sat out each of 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 he'll return following his two-game absence.

Gurriel (hand) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against Baltimore.

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. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Cavan Biggio starting at first base.

Gurriel isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees due to hand soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Gurriel was back in the lineup in each of the last two games but went 0-for-8 with two strikeouts. Corey Dickerson will serve as the designated hitter while Randal Grichuk enters the lineup in right field.

Gurriel (hand) will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

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.

Gurriel (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

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.

Gurriel (hand) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins.

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 possible he sits Sunday as well in order to rest for four full days. Corey Dickerson will make another start in left field.

Gurriel (hand) is considered day-to-day, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

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.

Gurriel (hand) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Gurriel received two stitches on his right middle finger after his right hand was accidentally stepped on by teammate Randal Grichuk on Thursday, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he'll be available off the bench remains to be seen, but Corey Dickerson will start in left field and bat seventh.

Gurriel received two stitches on his right middle finger, though X-rays came back negative after he exited Thursday's game against the Twins.

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.

Gurriel exited Thursday's game against the Twins after suffering a hand injury, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Gurriel was ducking to get below the throw of Randal Grichuk in the outfield, though Grichuk accidentally stepped on Gurriel's hand during his follow through. It's not clear how serious the injury is, though Gurriel was seen with blood on his hand as he was exiting the game.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Rays.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rays.

Gurriel hit one of three home runs on the night for the Blue Jays, with his coming in the fifth off Shane Baz. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a crazy productive month at the plate, as he's slashing .358/.429/.761 with six homers, 28 RBI, 16 runs scored and 9:11 BB:K over 19 games in September. He is a large part in helping the Blue Jays climb back into the Wild Card picture with just under two weeks left to go in the season.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-6 with a home run, a walk and three RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus Baltimore.

Gurriel was more productive in Game 1, where 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.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's 11-10 win over the A's.

The 27-year-old supplied the biggest hit in the Jays' shocking six-run rally in the eighth inning that tied the game, setting the stage for Marcus Semien's walkoff blast in the ninth. Gurriel hadn't gone yard since Aug. 12, snapping a 16-game homerless drought, and on the season he has 15 home runs and 60 RBI through 117 games in addition to a .273/.311/.437 slash line.

Gurriel is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles.

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.

Gurriel will sit Thursday against the White Sox.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to Detroit.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Friday's 4-1 extra-inning loss to Detroit.

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.

Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Angels.

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.

Gurriel is not in Thursday's lineup against the Angels.

Gurriel will take a seat for the second time in the series, though the other occasion was in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday. George Springer will take over as designated hitter in his absence, with Corey Dickerson also entering the lineup in left field.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and an additional run Wednesday in the Blue Jays' 10-2 win over the Angels.

After the excellent night at the dish, Gurriel is now slashing .333/.379/.667 through eight games in August. Though his .731 OPS is more than 150 points below his mark from 2020, Gurriel's solid start to August should help him hold off Corey Dickerson for reps in left field or at designated hitter.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

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.

Gurriel is not starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run in Friday's 12-4 win over the Red Sox.

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.

Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

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.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland.

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.

Gurriel (elbow) will bat sixth as the designated hitter Friday against the Royals.

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.

Gurriel (elbow) had X-rays come back negative and is considered day-to-day, and he won't start Thursday against the Red SoxArden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel (elbow) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Gurriel exited the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox and will be held out of the lineup for at least one game. The 27-year-old was slated to be re-evaluated Thursday, but the results aren't yet known. George Springer will serve as the designated hitter while Santiago Espinal enters the lineup at third base.

Gurriel will have his right elbow re-evaluated Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel exited the second game of the team's doubleheader against Boston after being hit on the elbow by a pitch, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Gurriel was plunked in the final inning of the doubleheader, so this could just be a precautionary move. Prior to his exit, Gurriel had gone 1-for-5 with a run scored across both games.

Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

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 from left to right in the series finale.

Gurriel isn't in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.

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.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a run scored an an RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.

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 he's capable of supplying significant fantasy value from any spot in the batting order.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's win over the Orioles.

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.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

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.

Gurriel (back) is starting in left field and batting seventh Sunday at Baltimore.

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.

Gurriel (back) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

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 he could be available off the bench, but Jared Hoying will start in left field and bat eighth.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Red Sox.

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.

Gurriel will hit the bench Saturday against Boston.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.

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, though, and he needs to find a way to get out of that slump sooner than later.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Marlins.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-2 with two doubles, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 11-2 win over Cleveland.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run in Tuesday's win over the Yankees.

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.

Gurriel (knee) will start Saturday against the Rays, batting sixth and playing first base.

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.

Gurriel (knee) is available off the bench Friday against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

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.

Gurriel (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays.

Gurriel was unavailable for Thursday's game with a bruised left knee and will be out of the lineup against Friday. Teoscar Hernandez, Jonathan Davis and Randal Grichuk will start from left to right in the outfield for Toronot.

Gurriel was unavailable for Thursday's game due to a left knee contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

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.

Gurriel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Gurriel will get a breather after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to Boston. Teoscar Hernandez will start in left field while Bo Bichette serves as the designated hitter.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-0 over the Phillies.

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.

Gurriel is slashing .154/.154/.231 over 39 at-bats through his first 10 games of May.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 13-5 rout of Atlanta.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Nationals.

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.

Gurriel is not in the lineup Sunday at Kansas City.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-5 with three RBI over both halves in Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

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.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 7-5 loss to Kansas City.

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.

The Blue Jays reinstated Gurriel (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

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.

Gurriel was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to vaccine-related symptoms Saturday.

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.

Gurriel was removed from Friday's game against the Angels due to COVID-19 vaccine-related symptoms.

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.

Gurriel exited Friday's game against the Angels at the end of the second inning for an undisclosed reason, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Gurriel struck out in his first at-bat Friday, and he was replaced defensively to begin the third inning. It's not yet clear whether Gurriel will be forced to miss any additional time.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

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.

Gurriel has gone 7-for-29 (.241) with a double, a home run and a 0:8 BB:K through 11 Grapefruit League games.

The 27-year-old hasn't caught fire yet this spring, but there's still 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.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 4-for-4 with a homer, two doubles, three runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-5 loss to Baltimore.

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.

Gurriel (foot) is starting in left field and batting fifth Sunday against the Orioles.

The 26-year-old made a precautionary exit from Saturday's game with a left foot contusion, but it's apparently a minor issue as he's back in the field for the final game of the regular season. Gurriel will attempt to put the finishing touches on his .294/.336/.500 slash line for the season.

Gurriel was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles with a left foot contusion, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

The team labeled his removal as precautionary, but he's likely undergoing testing after leaving the game. The team is likely to remain cautious in potentially utilizing Gurriel during Sunday's regular-season finale.

Gurriel will sit Friday against Baltimore.

Gurriel gets the day off after the Blue Jays clinched a playoff spot Thursday. Jonathan Davis starts in left field in his absence.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run Wednesday in the Blue Jays' 14-1 win over the Yankees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Gurriel hits the bench for just the second time in the last 12 games. Derek Fisher starts in left field in his absence.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 4-for-6 with an RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Red Sox.

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.

Gurriel isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 4-3 loss to Baltimore.

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.

Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Orioles.

Gurriel will head to the bench after starting the last 8 games for the Blue Jays. He hit .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 instead of Gurriel.

Gurriel went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 9-1 Wednesday night.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rays.

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.

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.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-2 with a walkoff RBI single in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Gurriel entered the seven-inning contest in the fifth as a pinch hitter for Joe Panik. He lined out in his first at-bat, but played hero with a one-out walkoff single in the seventh. The outfielder has six RBI and is slashing .276/.315/.480 on the campaign.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Phillies.

Billy McKinney will cover left field while Gurriel gets a breather in the front end of the twin bill. Gurriel is coming off a big three-game series with the Orioles, during which he went 5-for-14 with a double, two RBI and a run scored.

Gurriel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Nationals.

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.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

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.

Gurriel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

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.

Gurriel (side) is starting in left field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

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.

Gurriel (side) is expected to start Saturday's game at Tampa Bay, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

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.

Gurriel (side) is out of the lineup for Friday's season opener against the Rays.

The 26-year-old has been battling left side discomfort over the past week and apparently isn't quite ready for game action. Gurriel wasn't previously ruled out for Opening Day and was scheduled to take live batting practice Wednesday and Thursday, so he may not remain sidelined for long. Derek Fisher is starting in left field and batting eighth for the Blue Jays on Friday.

Gurriel (side) is scheduled to take live batting practice Wednesday and Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel (side) is scheduled to take batting practice Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

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.

Gurriel (side) is feeling good after playing soft toss and hitting off a tee Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel (side) played catch Sunday and could progress to taking live batting practice Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel (side) didn't participate in baseball activities Saturday but still "showed improvement" when evaluated, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

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.

Gurriel left Friday's intrasquad game with left side discomfort, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

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.

Gurriel (undisclosed) arrived at camp Monday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

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.

Gurriel has yet to join the Blue Jays for summer camp due to an unspecified issue, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Though manager Charlie Montoyo has been unwilling to provide a reason behind Gurriel's absence, the Blue Jays thus far haven't placed the outfielder on the injured list, which suggests the team is optimistic the outfielder will be ready to go for Opening Day. Gurriel posted a story Monday on his personal Instagram account featuring him on a flight, so it's possible that he may be en route to Toronto to join the team for workouts this week. Assuming Gurriel is able to resume on-field work at some point within the next few days, he should be able to get in enough at-bats during intrasquad games to guarantee his availability for the July 24 opener versus the Rays.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Gurriel could see occasional action at first base this season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

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.