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Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Suffers Torn ACL, Out for 2025

Arizona placed the outfielder on the 10-day injured list after he hurt his right knee while avoiding a diving teammate.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 01: Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks leaves the game after a collision with Blaze Alexander (not pictured) during the sixth inning of the MLB game against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field on September 01, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sep 1, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) is loaded on a cart after colliding with Arizona Diamondbacks centerfielder Blaze Alexander (9) in the outfield in the sixth inning during the game between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The team said the injury occurred Monday against the Rangers when Gurriel planted his right knee to avoid center fielder Blaze Alexander, and no contact was made.
  • Alexander was in his first big-league game in center field on the play that ended the inning.
  • Arizona optioned right-hander Juan Burgos to Triple-A Reno and recalled right-hander Taylor Rashi and infielder Connor Kaiser.
  • No timetable for surgery or recovery was announced, and the injury could affect his availability in 2026.
  • Gurriel, a 2023 All-Star, has hit .248 with 19 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games this year and is in the middle of a $42 million, three-year deal through 2026 with a club option for 2027.