Lourdes Gurriel Jr. injury scare has Diamondbacks fans on edge
May 17, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) looks on from the bench in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J.
Downing-Imagn Images PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans held their breath during Friday’s game as outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. exited the matchup against the Colorado Rockies with a leg injury. May 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
(12) makes thr running catch against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images During the top of the sixth inning, Gurriel Jr. made a sliding catch in left field but remained on the ground for several moments afterward.
Manager Torey Lovullo and trainers quickly met with the outfielder, who had tears in his eyes, before he was eventually removed from the game. The moment was particularly concerning for D-Backs fans, as Gurriel Jr. had recently returned from an ACL injury that kept him out of action for nearly eight months.
However, the club later announced that the outfielder was dealing with hamstring tightness. Arizona Sports’ José M. Romero reports he will be day-to-day and have tests run on the hamstring.