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Yuli Gurriel: Trying to add to versatility
Yuli 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
Yuli 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
The San Diego Padres designated Yuli 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
The San Diego Padres selected Yuli 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
The San Diego Padres informed Yuli 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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Padres' Yuli Gurriel: Hits first spring homer
Yuli Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and four total RBI in Monday's Cactus League win against the Brewers.Gurriel smashed a two-run homer to left-center field in the second inning and added a two-run double in the fifth. The big performance brought the 40-year-old's spring slash line to .286/.310/.500 as he looks to earn a spot on the San Diego Padres' Opening Day roster. Gurriel is in camp as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor-league contract in mid-February. He's not a lock to break camp with San Diego, but he could make the team as a backup first baseman and right-handed DH option.
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Padres' Yuli Gurriel: Signs with San Diego as NRI
The San Diego Padres signed Yuli Gurriel to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.Gurriel will make $1.25 million if he's in the majors, with an additional $1 million possible in incentives. The 40-year-old got into 18 regular-season games down the stretch with the Royals in 2024, putting up a .635 OPS with zero home runs. If he makes the team, Gurriel could potentially see some action at designated hitter, or at first base if the Padres use Luis Arraez at DH.
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Royals' Yuli Gurriel: Idle Saturday
Yuli Gurriel isn't in Kansas City's lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.Gurriel will give way to Garrett Hampson at first base Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout during Friday's series opener.
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Royals' Yuli Gurriel: Posts steal in loss
Yuli Gurriel went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 3-0 loss to Atlanta.Playing against the team that traded him in a minor-league deal at the end of August, the 40-year-old Gurriel was able to log his first steal of the year. The infielder has ably plugged a hole in the lineup for the Kansas City Royals, batting .260 over 17 games. He's added six RBI, seven runs scored and three doubles while seeing most of his playing time between first base and designated hitter. Gurriel is unlikely to be an everyday option with Salvador Perez often filling in at first base, and Gurriel could find himself on the bench in the postseason if Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) becomes an option should the Royals make a deep run.
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Royals' Yuli Gurriel: Gaining hold of lineup spot
Yuli Gurriel will start at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.Gurriel will pick up his fourth consecutive start and looks to have settled in as Kansas City's primary option at first base. Since being acquired from Atlanta on Aug. 31, Gurriel has slashed .348/.414/.435 with five runs and four RBI through his first nine games with the Kansas City Royals.
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