Yuli Gurriel is back for another season in the big leagues.
Baseball writer Francys Romero reported on Saturday that the former Houston Astros first baseman is in agreement on a deal with the Atlanta Braves. Gurriel will be getting a minor league contract and is expected to spend time at Triple-A to start, Romero adds.
Gurriel, 39, played out the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Houston Astros (from 2016-22). He won two World Series titles with them over that span (in 2017 and 2022) and also took home both a Gold Glove Award and the AL batting title in 2021.
With the Miami Marlins last season, Gurriel did not do a whole lot. He hit .245 with four home runs and 27 RBI over 108 games. While Gurriel went unsigned throughout the offseason, he may still have some upside left as a situational batter and defender. Gurriel will also be able to reunite with one of his ex-Astros teammates in Atlanta.
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