Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is a professional baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has been playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks as a left fielder since 2023, after being traded from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Gurriel began his baseball career at the age of 16 and made his debut in the Cuban National Series with Sancti Spíritus in 2010. In 2013, he joined the Industriales baseball team in the Cuban National Series. Gurriel also represented Cuba in the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games, where he earned a gold medal. He also participated in the World Port Tournament of 2015 in the Netherlands and clinched gold.
In 2016, Gurriel was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays, and he made his Major League debut on April 20, 2018. He played for the Blue Jays in the Major League from 2018 to 2022 and was then traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 |
| 2025 | $14,000,000 | - | $14,000,000 | - | $14,000,000 |
| 2026 | $13,000,000 | - | $13,000,000 | - | $13,000,000 |
| 2027 | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
How much is Lourdes Gurriel Jr. getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is scheduled to receive a salary of $10,000,000 for the 2024 season under his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He signed a three-year agreement valued at $42,000,000, resulting in an average annual salary of $14,000,000 throughout the contract. However, in 2024 specifically, his total compensation is set at $10,000,000. For the following years, 2025 and 2026, he will earn $14,000,000 and $13,000,000 respectively. In 2027 he is due to receive $5,000,000.
How much does Lourdes Gurriel Jr. make in a minute?
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is set to receive a total compensation of $10,000,000 for the 2024 season. With a year containing 525,600 minutes, this equates to approximately $19.02 per minute in earnings. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, he is contracted to earn $14,000,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, translating to an estimated earnings rate of $26.63 per minute for that year.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s Career Earnings
As of 2024, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has accumulated career earnings totaling $26,825,926 since his Major League Baseball debut on April 20, 2018, with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Spotrac. This figure reflects his financial accomplishments throughout his tenure in MLB, during which he played for the Toronto Blue Jays (2018-2022) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2023–present).
What are the terms of Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s Contract?
As per Spotrac, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. signed a three-year contract worth $42 million with the Arizona Diamondbacks, on December 17, 2023, covering the period from 2024 to 2027. The agreement includes a club option for the year 2027, which is accompanied by a $5 million buyout. Additionally, Gurriel has the option to opt out of the contract following the 2025 season.
How much of Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s Contract is guaranteed?
The full amount of Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $42 million is guaranteed.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s Contract History
Toronto Blue Jays (2017-23):
In 2017, Lourdes Gurriel signed a seven-year contract with Toronto Blue Jays worth $22 million with a signing bonus of $3 million.
Arizona Diamondbacks (2024-27):
On December 17, 2023, he signed a 3-year $42 million contract with Arizona Diamondbacks.
FAQs on Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Contract
A. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is from Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.
A. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall and weighs 215 lbs (98 kg).
A. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB.
A. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made his MLB debut on April 20, 2018, for the Toronto Blue Jays.
A. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. primarily plays as an outfielder but has also played as an infielder during his career.
