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Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Tears ACL, Out for Season

Arizona expects surgery after second opinions, leaving his 2026 timeline in question.

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
Aug 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) reacts after hitting the game winning RBI in the eleventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field to beat the reads 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images/File Photo
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.
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Overview

  • Gurriel injured his right knee when he planted to avoid center fielder Blaze Alexander on a diving catch in left-center, and the two did not make contact.
  • Arizona placed him on the 10-day injured list and recalled Taylor Rashi and Connor Kaiser from Triple-A Reno while optioning Juan Burgos.
  • Manager Torey Lovullo said reconstructive surgery is likely as the club gathers additional medical opinions, with recovery estimates in coverage ranging roughly 8–12 months.
  • The 31-year-old was batting .248 with 19 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games, and local and league outlets framed the loss as a blow to the team’s already slim postseason hopes.
  • Gurriel is under contract at $13 million for 2026 with a $14 million club option for 2027 ($5 million buyout), and GM Mike Hazen signaled Arizona will cover left field internally to prioritize pitching needs.