Headlines

  • Tigers Fire General Manager Al Avila
  • Matt Carpenter Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Foot Fracture
  • Braves Select Top Prospect Vaughn Grissom, Activate Kirby Yates
  • 2022-23 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: August Edition
  • Tim Anderson Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Torn Ligament In Hand
  • Blue Jays Sign Jackie Bradley Jr., Designate Matt Peacock
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List
    • Top 50 Free Agents
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2022
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Arbitration Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Lourdes Gurriel Setting Up Private Workouts With MLB Clubs

By Steve Adams | September 27, 2016 at 7:01pm CDT

Free agent infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who hosted a showcase attended by roughly two-thirds of the league earlier this month, is setting up private workouts with “about a half-dozen” clubs, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Currently known to have a private audition in the works are the Red Sox, Cardinals, Astros and Marlins, according to Heyman.

Gurriel, the younger brother of Astros infielder Yulieksi Gurriel, was declared a free agent in early August and is considered one of the better all-around prospects on the international market. He’s currently subject to international bonus pools, but that’ll change next month on Oct. 19 when Gurriel turns 23. At that point, he’ll be free to sign with any MLB club for any amount, so the Red Sox will have a shot at him even though they’re currently restricted in their signings of players that are subject to international bonus restrictions (i.e. players that are under 23 and/or have fewer than five years of professional experience).

Gurriel is a career .277/.362/.426 hitter in just under 1100 plate appearances in Cuba’s top professional league, although those numbers include some lackluster stats from his years as a teenager. Gurriel batted .308/.388/.466 as a 20-year-old in the 2014-15 season, and he was even more impressive as a 21-year-old in the 2015-16 season, hitting .344/.407/.560 with 10 homers in 245 plate appearances. Gurriel is primarily a shortstop but is also said to be capable of sliding over to third base, second base or the outfield. At 6’4″ and 205 pounds, it certainly seems possible that Gurriel will eventually have to move off of shortstop, given his size relative to his peers at that position.

Share 0 Retweet 8 Send via email0

2016-17 International Prospects Boston Red Sox Houston Astros Miami Marlins St. Louis Cardinals Lourdes Gourriel

Drew Pomeranz Won’t Start Again This Season
Main
Giants Designate Matt Reynolds For Assignment
View Comments (26)

Comments

  1. ollierucker

    6 years ago

    I would like it very much if he signed with the Mets

    Reply
    • ollierucker

      6 years ago

      😀

      Reply
  2. ib6ub9

    6 years ago

    He going to play with his brother on the Astros why are the other teams bothering. lol

    Reply
    • krillin

      6 years ago

      typical cubs fan

      Reply
      • krillin

        6 years ago

        Just fyi, my “typical cubs fan” was for a comment that has since been deleted.

        Reply
        • cubsfan2489

          6 years ago

          Oh it’s typical because this kid doesn’t understand the fact that other teams than the astros will overpay for him? Yeah, my comment was deleted, funny that my comment was deleted, but this kid with the immature screen name isn’t told to change it. Whatever. The kid makes no sense whenever he posts anything. Oh and if you think I said my comment that’s since been deleted because I think the Cubs will get him, you’re wrong. The Cubs don’t need, or want him. Peace

        • JFisnasty

          6 years ago

          Why wouldn’t they want a high upside young player?

        • cubsfan2489

          6 years ago

          Logjam in the infield, plus they won’t spend that much on a player when they already have surplus of the guys they have/actually want

  3. AngelsintheTroutfield

    6 years ago

    Let’s go Halos. This is how you inject talent into a barren farm system. Won’t count against the international limit and the they have $$$ (around $30m) to spend in an unusually thin FA market.

    Reply
  4. dwilson10

    6 years ago

    I would really like for the O’s to go after him but they never go after any good international prospects.

    Reply
  5. gmflores27

    6 years ago

    Astros

    Reply
  6. Poundsy24

    6 years ago

    I would say it is more likely he goes to the Red Sox. The Sox always feel the need to spend big and this years crop of talent is very thin. Furthermore, the Red Sox are restricted from signing international free agents next year as punishment, so this would be their biggest opportunity. Despite not having the need to sign Gurriel, the Red Sox operate on the philosophy that you can never have too much talent. Next year, Moncada will slide over to third, Bogaerts, Betts, Benintendi, Bradley, Pedroia, Shaw/Hanley, and your choice of catcher will round out the rest of the roster. This puts Holt and Sandoval on the bench. This is not to say that Gurriel will make the roster next year, but every player on the Sox roster is under contract even beyond next year. Of course, injuries and lack of performance are to be anticipated, but this roster is young, and at the very least, good defensively. The pitching has been outstanding in the second half (omitting the bullpen).

    If I were the Sox, I would save the $$$ to retain these players long-term. Betts and Bogaerts are gonna cost a pretty penny, JBJ won’t be as expensive, but expensive nonetheless, Moncada and Benintendi will be on rookie contracts, Pedroia/Hanley are locked up, and Shaw would be relatively inexpensive to resign. With Ortiz coming off the books, the Sox could extend one of Betts or Bogaerts without much pain. But then the other plus JBJ will hurt the pocket with such a massive free agent class after next year, which unfortunately is not nearly as impressive anymore after the devastating events a couple days ago.

    Reply
    • Ciaban

      6 years ago

      That might be their organizational philosophy, but do the sox want to spend that kind of money after being burned by, Runsey Castillo. And dose Gurriel want to be trapped in the minors behind Pedroia and Moncada? Because the redsox aren’t the only team with money, and if he has to chose between one big offer from a team that gives him no direct path to the majors and other teams that do give him a direct path to the majors what do you think will happen?

      Also, the redsox might want to extend some of their young players, but many are Boras clients. And Boras just doesn’t do extensions.

      Reply
  7. Bluesman

    6 years ago

    This writer’s comment that Lourdes Gurriel will eventually move from SS to another position, b/c of his size relative to his peers, is unfounded. Cal Ripken was also 6’4″, and HE was one of the best shortstops in the history of the game, but I guess the writer is too young to know about the Iron Man.

    Reply
    • krillin

      6 years ago

      Cal Ripken is not a current player. You can’t compare them like that. The game has changed since then.

      Reply
      • Bluesman

        6 years ago

        A good shortstop is a good shortstop. If he gets the job done, his height is irrelevant.

        Reply
      • Astros_fan_84

        6 years ago

        Correa is tall. Maybe 6’4″. It’s not hurting him.

        Reply
      • Ciaban

        6 years ago

        A more recent example is Corey Seager, who’s about the same height and weight as Gurriel.

        Reply
    • Bbone34

      6 years ago

      Just because there are exceptions to the rule doesn’t mean the rule should be thrown out. He probably will move off SS but obviously there’s always a chance.

      Reply
      • Ciaban

        6 years ago

        Well, it’s not a rule, it’s more of a trend, that larger players don’t stick at SS, while guys like him and Seager will likely move off of SS it isn’t written into stone either.

        Reply
  8. brianoryan1234

    6 years ago

    I’m 95% sure the Redsox will sign gurriel. The only other team that has a chance is the astros because of his brother.

    Reply
    • Ciaban

      6 years ago

      So the dodgers and all their Cuban players, and direct path to the majors don’t stand a chance? The problem with the Astros and RedSox, is where would he play?

      Reply
    • dlevin11

      6 years ago

      Red Sox can always use a young player to develop in farm system. Play him or trade him. Might lose JBJ in a few years since idiot Boros is his agent.

      Reply
      • Ciaban

        6 years ago

        But dose he want to sign with a team who has no direct path for him? For what will likely be about the same amount of money he could get elsewhere.

        Reply
  9. brianoryan1234

    6 years ago

    Redsox will go all in because they can’t sign int free agent’s for a year. Gurriel won’t cost as much as everyone thinks. He will be a non-factor in locking up Betts and bogearts and on the 2017-2018 free agent market. It’s the Redsox, they have more money then god

    Reply
  10. Leif

    6 years ago

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will have orange/blue colors on. I think the Astros brought his older brother in the pack so that they could play together. Look for Lourdes in the outfield of Houston. The Astros are gathering a good group of Latin players. I think he will make a great outfielder for the Astros. I think they might even make a play for Edwin Encarnación for 1B/DH this year.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Tigers Fire General Manager Al Avila

    Matt Carpenter Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Foot Fracture

    Braves Select Top Prospect Vaughn Grissom, Activate Kirby Yates

    2022-23 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: August Edition

    Tim Anderson Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Torn Ligament In Hand

    Blue Jays Sign Jackie Bradley Jr., Designate Matt Peacock

    Chris Sale Fractures Wrist, Will Miss Remainder Of Season

    Cubs To Release Jason Heyward At End Of Season

    Cubs Claim Franmil Reyes From Guardians

    Fernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Rehab Assignment

    Rockies Claim Dinelson Lamet, Designate Ashton Goudeau

    Cubs Release Andrelton Simmons

    Alex Kirilloff To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

    Guardians Designate Franmil Reyes For Assignment

    Justin Verlander Reaches 130 Innings Pitched, Vests 2023 Player Option

    Red Sox Release Jackie Bradley Jr.

    Phillies Release Didi Gregorius

    Vin Scully Passes Away

    Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell; C.J. Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Luke Voit Among Six Players Back To Nationals

    Braves To Acquire Raisel Iglesias

    Recent

    Previewing Upcoming Club Option Decisions: National League

    Braves Place Max Fried On Concussion-Related Injured List

    Injury Notes: Harper, Schwarber, Daza, Harris, Canterino

    Mets Reinstate Dominic Smith From 10-Day IL, Option Him To Triple-A

    Active MLB Players Who Have Received A Qualifying Offer

    A’s Release Jed Lowrie

    Tigers To Select Daniel Norris

    Latest On Shane Baz, J.P. Feyereisen

    Reds Select Chuckie Robinson

    Tigers Fire General Manager Al Avila

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Cubs Decline To Trade Contreras, Happ
    • Giants Keep Rodon, Pederson
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • MLB Player Chats
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Top 50 Free Agents
    • 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2022
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version