First baseman Yuli Gurriel, a key a part of two World Collection championship groups with the Houston Astros, agreed to a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres, a number of media retailers reported on Monday.
Gurriel will try and make the Padres’ Opening Day roster in spring coaching. If he winds up within the majors, he reportedly will make $1.25 million with the chance to earn one other $1 million in incentives.
Ought to Gurriel be a part of the San Diego squad, he figures to again up first baseman Luis Arraez whereas additionally getting at-bats because the designated hitter.
The 40-year-old Cuban native spent many of the 2024 season with the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A Gwinnett affiliate earlier than he was acquired by Kansas Metropolis on Aug. 31. In 18 main league video games with the Royals, he hit .241 with a .338 on-base share, a .296 slugging share, no homers and 6 RBIs.
Gurriel was the American League’s batting champion (.319) in 2021, the identical 12 months he received a Gold Glove. He hit higher than .300 within the postseason in 2017 and 2022 because the Astros received each championships.
Gurriel spent seven seasons in Houston (2016-22) earlier than taking part in for the Miami Marlins in 2023. His greatest season by way of energy manufacturing was 2019, when he socked 31 homers and drove in 104 runs.
In 927 profession video games, Gurriel owns a .280/.326/.438 batting line with 98 house runs and 468 RBIs.
–Area Stage Media
