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The Diamondbacks designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment and recalled rookie Jose Fernandez during their series with the Rangers.

Injury curtailed the veteran outfielder's effectiveness

This roster move for the Diamondbacks is not a surprising one.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t waiting around to make the necessary moves to help themselves late in the regular season, designating veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday morning.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their 2023 World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season. The Diamondbacks announced the move before Sunday's game against Texas. Infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno.

He was the supposed “throw in” for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they swung a blockbuster deal with the Toronto Blue […]

The end of an era.

The 32-year-old had an option clause in his contract for 2027.