The recovery timeline for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from his torn ACL, initially set at nine to ten months, may be shortened as he aims for an early return, although manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Opening Day is unlikely. Gurriel, who exercised a $13MM player option for 2024, had a successful season with 24 home runs and an All-Star selection but saw his performance dip last year. The Diamondbacks are considering using him as a designated hitter post-recovery, while also exploring other left field candidates. Meanwhile, Dodgers’ relievers Brusdar Graterol and Brock Stewart are both recovering from injuries, with uncertain timelines for their returns to the team.
