Gurriel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.
Gurriel has been eased back in from a calf strain, as he'll now take a seat for the second time in four games since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. Pavin Smith will take over in left field in place of Gurriel, who has gone 3-for-8 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs in his first two starts following his activation.
Gurriel isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.
Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored during his first game back from the injured list Friday, and he'll take a seat Saturday as the D-backs ease him back into playing everyday. Pavin Smith will start in left field in Gurriel's absence.
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Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Homers in return
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Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Brewers.
Gurriel, who spent nearly three weeks on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf, was activated from the IL earlier in the day and started in left field. His sixth-inning homer gave the Diamondbacks a lead they would not relinquish. The domino effect of his return means Jake McCarthy, who sat out Friday, and Pavin Smith will likely lose at-bats.
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Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Returns from injured list
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The Diamondbacks reinstated Gurriel (calf) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
The 31-year-old landed on the shelf in early September due to a calf strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after taking live at-bats at Arizona's camp facility this week. Gurriel was in the midst of a hot stretch at the plate prior to the injury, as he has a .338/.432/.544 slash line with five doubles and three homers in his past 20 games.
Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Making progress in rehab
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Gurriel (calf) had four live at-bats at Arizona's camp facility at Salt River Fields on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Gurriel came out of the activity feeling good. The skipper added that Gurriel also did some "aggressive baserunning" and "outfield work." The team is hopeful Gurriel can return during its current road trip. Arizona finishes a series against Colorado on Wednesday before moving on to Milwaukee.
Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Serves as DH in camp game
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Gurriel (calf) served as the designated hitter in a game at the Diamondbacks' camp Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Gurriel got four at-bats but did not run the bases. The outfielder, who exited a game Sept. 1 with tightness in his left calf, is expected to rejoin the Diamondbacks and return from the injured list later this week.
Gurriel (calf) has hit off a Trajekt pitching machine and is scheduled to begin running Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list last week, retroactive to Sept. 2. At that time, both he and manager Torey Lovullo expressed optimism that the outfielder would return after missing the minimum amount of time.
Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Lands on injured list
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The Diamondbacks placed Gurriel on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left calf strain, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Gurriel missed Monday's game after injuring his calf Sunday, and he's now set to miss at least the next 10 days after being diagnosed with a strain. Pavin Smith started in Gurriel's place Monday and may continue to do so while the 30-year-old is sidelined. Meanwhile, Christian Walker (oblique) will return from the IL to fill the open roster spot.
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Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Withheld from lineup
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Gurriel (calf) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Dodgers.
Gurriel's absence from the lineup isn't surprising after he exited Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to a left calf injury. He could be unavailable to play for a while, but more will be known regarding Gurriel's status after he undergoes imaging on the calf. Pavin Smith will start in left field for the Diamondbacks on Monday.
