Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Injury Update
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was carted off the field during the Diamondbacks’ game on Monday night against the Texas Rangers after injuring his right leg—a sight that had fans, teammates, and even neutral viewers wincing in sympathy.
If you happened to catch that moment live, you know it wasn’t pretty. Gurriel lay on the grass for several minutes while staff checked on him, finally getting up and, with obvious discomfort, heading toward the cart. Not the kind of scene anyone wants at a ballgame.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leaves the game with an apparent leg injury after beating out the backend of a double play.
The injury happened in the sixth inning when Gurriel tried to avoid a diving Blaze Alexander, who was playing center field for the very first time as a big leaguer. Gurriel jumped awkwardly, twisted, and right then, most in the stadium suspected something wasn’t right.
Maybe it’s projection, but as someone who’s tried to dodge a cousin in a backyard pick-up game, that jolt rarely ends well. You could tell neither player wanted this collision, but fate had other plans.
When Will Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Return?
At the moment, there’s no official timetable for Gurriel’s return, and you know how it goes—updates will trickle in as the team assesses the severity of the right leg injury. Injuries like these are unpredictable for recovery, and we’re left waiting for those club statements that never seem to come fast enough.
Gurriel getting carted off is usually a bad sign, so expect him to miss some time as they run tests and let the swelling go down. If it makes you feel better, this is the part of the season where “day-to-day” can turn into “week-to-week,” so try not to panic just yet.
The team’s medical staff typically proceeds with caution, especially with a veteran like Gurriel who’s vital to both offense and clubhouse energy. If rehab goes well and symptoms aren’t too ugly, maybe he returns sooner; but honestly, being sidelined for at least a few series is common after an exit like that.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Stats
Before this injury, Gurriel had been batting .249 for the season, with 19 home runs and 80 RBIs—solid numbers that show just how much the Diamondbacks rely on him. Sure, you could pull up stats for every game, but Gurriel’s real value is in his steady production and occasional fireworks at the plate. With him now out, Arizona’s lineup leans a little heavier on others to pick up the slack
Here’s a quick look at his 2025 statline:
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .249 |
| Home Runs | 19 |
| RBIs | 80 |
For the folks counting on fantasy points or just missing his presence, those numbers make the injury news sting a bit more. Gurriel’s mix of power, experience, and—let’s be honest—a knack for playing through little aches and pains, means his absence will be felt in more ways than one.
