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• Yuli Gurriel: Trying to add to versatility

  05/13/2025 • By RotoWire

  Gurriel has been taking reps in left field as he looks to add to his appeal to teams by increasing his versatility, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Gurriel was cut loose by the Padres earlier this month after going just 4-for-36 at the plate. He will turn 41 next month and hasn't been a league-average hitter in terms of OPS+ since 2021, so Gurriel might have a tough time finding a contract even if he shows he can handle left field in addition to first base.

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• Yuli Gurriel: Enters open market

  05/03/2025 • By RotoWire

  Gurriel cleared waivers Saturday and elected free agency, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. Gurriel was booted off San Diego's 40-man roster Tuesday after starting the year 4-for-36 at the plate. His best bet to find work with another team is likely on a minor-league deal, though retirement may be on the table since he turns 41 years old in June.

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• Padres' Yuli Gurriel: Designated for assignment

  04/29/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Padres designated Gurriel for assignment Tuesday. Gurriel has started 2025 very poorly, going just 4-for-36 with three RBI and two runs scored over 16 games. He'll now end up as one of the roster casualties needed to make room for the return of both Luis Arraez (concussion) and Jason Heyward (knee) from the injured list.

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• Padres' Yuli Gurriel: Makes roster, goes hitless

  03/28/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Padres selected Gurriel's contract from Triple-A El Paso prior to Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta. He started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Gurriel attended spring training as a non-roster invitee but was able to secure his spot in the Opening Day lineup after posting an .814 OPS in Cactus League play. The right-handed-hitting Gurriel drew a start with southpaw Chris Sale on the mound, but Gurriel could cede reps at DH to the lefty-hitting Gavin Sheets when the Padres face right-handed pitching.

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• Padres' Yuli Gurriel: Set to make roster

  03/23/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Padres informed Gurriel on Sunday that he's made the Opening Day roster, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. The veteran slugger still needs to be officially added to the 26-man and 40-man rosters, but he's set to begin the campaign with the big club. Gurriel had a .241/.338/.296 slash line in 18 regular-season games with Kansas City last season, but he carried a hot bat during spring training with an .828 OPS in 14 contests.

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