Atlanta Braves continues to weave the panorama for the hypothetical return of the Cuban baseball player Yuli Gurriel to the lands that make up Major League Baseball. At the moment, the native of Holy Spirit continued his preparation plan during the day this past Wednesday, May 8, where he surprised by defending a position that he had not assumed since 2019 when he was still a part of Houston Astros.
The 39-year-old Cuban continues to surprise with his top physical condition in these first changes with Gwinnettfilial Triple A of Atlanta Braves. Already in this calendar he has several appearances defending first base, and he has completed it wonderfully at almost 40 years old (June). The Antillean was once again part of the team that he received in the Coolray Park of Georgia the visit of Charlotte Knights This Wednesday, he initially lined up as a designated hitter, but the club manager, later in the game, entrusted him with a new responsibility.
Yuli Gurriel He didn’t shine with the wood, although collectively the team couldn’t against the rival on duty either. But still, the experienced player had a hit in four opportunities at bat.
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Yuli Gurriel played a new position since 2019
This Wednesday’s commitment between Charlotte y Gwinnett served as a stage for Yuli Gurriel officially returned to defend the second base since 2019 when he was still part of Houston Astros.
Gurriel He came out on defense for the ninth inning just as the starting second baseman David Fletcherthey moved him to the morrito due to the 7-0 score.
The manager sent the Antillean to defend and just the first out went to him after fielding a grounder and later throwing to first base. With this action, the Cuban was in his 236th game as a second base defender adding all the circuits in which he participated, including National Series. Furthermore, this was the first opportunity in Minor Leagues and the 21st time in the MLB system.
In this commitment, Gurriel He went 1 for 4 with a strikeout and left his average at .231, he also defended second base after starting as a designated hitter.
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2024-05-09 11:19:44
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