Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got the start at first base in the Cactus League finale against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday and went 0-for-1 with a walk and a strikeout in the 3-1 win. Between the outfield and designated hitter, Gurriel should find himself in Arizona's lineup on a regular basis, and he'll also be the backup at first base behind Christian Walker. The 29-year-old lost some fantasy appeal with the move from Toronto to Arizona in an offseason trade after he hit .291/.343/.400 with a .743 OPS, five home runs, 52 RBI and 52 runs in 121 games for the Blue Jays in 2022. Wrist issues likely contributed to his big drop in power a year ago, so if he shows better health, he could rebound in a nice way as a fantasy value selection.

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired catching prospect Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho, according to sources. Moreno is a consensus top-10 prospect in all of baseball, and he has elite bat-to-ball skills and a huge arm as a defender. The 22-year-old backstop has All-Star potential in his future. He made his big-league debut in 2022 and hit a strong .319/.356/.377 in just 73 plate appearances. Moreno will split time with Carson Kelly in Arizona, but he should become Arizona's primary catcher sooner than later. Gurriel, 29, dealt with a wrist injury that sapped his power (five home runs in 2022), but he could bounce back with better health in 2023. He should be a regular for Arizona moving forward, but the move to the National League West club is a downgrade from a fantasy perspective.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (wrist) dealt with left wrist issues this year and underwent successful surgery on the wrist on Thursday with Dr. Graham in Ohio. Gurriel is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 29-year-old Cuban outfielder missed the final month of the season due to a left hamstring strain and was left off the roster for the Wild-Card Series loss to the Seattle Mariners. Gurriel finished his 2022 season by hitting a strong .291/.343/.400 with five home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs scored and three stolen bases in 493 plate appearances over 121 games. His five homers were the fewest in his fifth major league season, but perhaps his lingering wrist issue was to blame for the lack of pop.

The Toronto Blue Jays left outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) off their roster for the Wild-Card Series against the Seattle Mariners this weekend. Gurriel isn't healthy enough to play in the first round of the playoffs for the Jays. In Gurriel's place, the team decided to carry an extra catcher in Gabriel Moreno. It remains to be seen if Gurriel will be ready to return for the AL Division Series against the Houston Astros if they advance past the Mariners. Gurriel hasn't played for Toronto since Sept. 7, and he finished the 2022 regular season hitting .291/.343/.400 with five home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs scored and three stolen bases in his 453 at-bats.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) still hasn't run the bases, but the team is hoping he can do that on Friday. Infielder Santiago Espinal (oblique) is a little behind Gurriel in his rehab progression. He has just started baseball activities and is just hitting off a tee. If he doesn't have any setbacks on Friday, there's a chance he could still appear in one of the final games of the regular season. However, fantasy managers with a title still on the line shouldn't be expecting much, if anything. The 28-year-old Cuban slugger has been great this year for Toronto in his 453 at-bats, hitting .291/.343/.400 with five home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs scored and three stolen bases. The Blue Jays will be hoping that he's fully healthy by the time the playoffs start.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday, retroactive to September 8. Gurriel was injured while hustling out a potential double play ball, as he landed on the bag awkwardly and went down in a heap. The team has chosen to put him on the injured list after Gurriel went for an MRI Thursday, which gives them an extra roster spot in a crucial part of their season. Hopefully the IL stint is a short one, but no timeline has been given. After a scorching June and July, Gurriel slumped hard in August, slashing just .225/.269/.304. It's certainly worth considering dropping Gurriel if you don't have any extra IL spots for him, as he likely won't see the field at all next week. Expect Raimel Tapia, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Whit Merrifield to see more time in the outfield with Gurriel on the IL.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is going for an MRI exam on Thursday after he left Wednesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with what the team described as left hamstring discomfort. Gurriel landed awkwardly at first base while trying to beat out an infield ground ball. Toronto will view his MRI results on Thursday before determining his next steps. Fantasy managers should be prepared for a potential stint on the injured list. The good news is the Blue Jays are off on Thursday, but the 28-year-old could very well be out on Friday for the series opener against the Texas Rangers. Gurriel is hitting a strong .291/.343/.400 with five home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs scored and three steals in 453 at-bats in 2022.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was diagnosed with left hamstring discomfort after exiting Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He sustained the hamstring injury trying to beat out a double-play ground ball during the second inning. He went 0-for-1 with an RBI before exiting. Gurriel is considered day-to-day, with his next chance to return to the lineup will be Friday against the Texas Rangers. Whit Merrifield and Bradley Zimmer would see an uptick in playing time if Gurriel is forced to miss any games.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gurriel is being held out of the lineup to heal a "bothersome wrist issue", but it doesn't sound like a serious concern. After a scorching hot June and July, the 28-year-old went on a bit of a cold streak in August, slashing just .225/.269/.304 with no homers. The lack of power is a big concern for Gurriel this season, as he's knocked only five blasts in 2022. He probably shouldn't be starting in many fantasy lineups right now, unless it is a deep league or his owner needs help in the batting average category.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Gurriel has been in a bit of a mini slump of late, but he's still hitting a healthy .302/.354/.411 with five home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored and three stolen bases on the season in 433 plate appearances over 107 games played for Toronto. It looks to be just a normal day of rest for the 28-year-old Cuban slugger. Raimel Tapia is taking over in left field and will hit leadoff on Saturday against Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. The leadoff spot will make Tapia more appealing in DFS, but he has very little pop and has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with no homers, one RBI and no runs scored in nine games in the last two weeks.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against right-hander Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals. Raimel Tapia will be handling left field duties for the contest. Gurriel has been fantastic at the plate over the course of July. He owns a .408/.444/.513 slash line across the month, which has helped lift his season-long slash line to .313/.362/.433. We're still waiting to see the home runs come in as he has just five homers across 88 games on the year. He has a peculiarly low 5.4% HR/FB rate (down from 15.3% last year), despite the fact that he's improved upon both his launch angle and hard-hit rate from last year. There's a good chance we could see some positive home run regression for Gurriel over the final months of the year.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. put together a historic performance against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The 28-year-old went 6-for-7 with a double and five RBI in the 28-5 victory. Yes, the Red Sox managed to allowed 28 runs in a game. Gurriel became the first player since Rafael Devers in 2019 to collect six hits in a game. Also, Gurriel is the first player since Anthony Rendon in 2017 to record six hits and five RBI in a single contest. This outstanding performance will boost his season batting average to .318 on the year.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Raimel Tapia will be covering Gurriel's usual left field post for the game. Gurriel got off to a slow start to the season, but he's really turned a corner over the past month or so. He's currently in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's compiled four doubles, one home run, two RBI and seven runs. His .355/.394/.505 slash line in June helped lift his season-long slash line to .295/.350/.433.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against right-hander Jordan Hicks and the St. Louis Cardinals. Raimel Tapia is getting the start in left field and batting ninth in the game. Gurriel seems to be falling out of favor due to his early struggles. He was on the bench Sunday, then he batted eighth in Monday's game and now he's sitting for the second time in three games. Over 39 games on the year, the 28-year-old is slashing .225/.273/.326 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 13 runs.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Raimel Tapia is getting the start in left field for the game. Gurriel suffered a hamstring injury this past Thursday. He sat out on Friday due to the injury, but he returned to the lineup on Saturday and went 1-for-3 in the game. It's been an underwhelming start to the year for the 28-year-old, who is slashing .230/.274/.333 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 13 runs over 38 games.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He is back in the lineup after exiting Wednesday's game due to hamstring tightness. Gurriel will play first base and bat eighth versus righty Hunter Greene. Fantasy managers should make sure Gurriel is back in their lineups for Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) exited Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with hamstring soreness and the injury is still nagging him. While he isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, he is being held out of the starting lineup on Friday. Raimel Tapia will be getting the start in left field and batting sixth in the game. Gurriel has yet to settle in at the plate this year. Over 37 games, he's slashing .227/.273/.333 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 13 runs. He should be considered day-to-day for now.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with left hamstring tightness. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of his hamstring is unknown at this time, and Gurriel is considered day-to-day. Raimel Tapia replaced him in the sixth inning. Tapia, along with Bradley Zimmer, would see an uptick in playing time if Gurriel were to miss extended time. Gurriel was hitting .227 with two home runs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 2022. Stay tuned for further updates.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against right-hander Chris Flexen and the Seattle Mariners. Raimel Tapia will be covering Gurriel's usual left field post in the game. Gurriel is off to a slow start to the year and he's been especially cold at the plate in May. Over 13 games this month, he's slashing just .130/.184/.174 with two extra-base hits (both doubles). Gurriel has a bit of a history of starting the year off slow and finishing strong. Last year, he posted a 1.084 OPS in September while slugging seven home runs across the month. Fantasy managers should remain patient with the 28-year-old, who will be back in action on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has struggled to get things going in the month of May, slashing .130/.184/.174 with no home runs, one run scored, two RBI, and one steal. He now has a .618 OPS with two homers and two steals in 126 at-bats this season. This level of performance makes it very hard to justify keeping Gurriel around, but with a .265 BABIP, things should level out to a certain extent, especially in a potent Toronto lineup though maybe not enough to warrant a role in categories leagues where his lack of upside in the power or speed departments is more of a hit to his value.