After becoming a free agent last month, the Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement to bring back Lourdes Gurriel Jr., according to Ken Rosenthal.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Free-agent outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in agreement with Diamondbacks, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 17, 2023
Gurriel, who attended the first All-Star game of his career last July, hit 24 home runs and posted a .463 SLG in his inaugural season with the D-backs.
Along with his on-field efforts, Lourdes quickly became a fan favorite in Arizona. Known for his vibrant purple hair, there was plenty of demand from fans to bring the slugger back to the Diamondbacks.
This decision by the Diamondbacks marks yet another triumph in what has been an exceedingly successful offseason. Already, the D-backs have bolstered their starting pitching depth with the acquisition of Eduardo Rodriguez and got the slugger third baseman that they needed in the form of Eugenio Suarez.
Stay tuned for further updates as the terms of Gurriel’s contract have yet to be announced.
