Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Will Return Sooner Than We Expected

The Locked On Diamondbacks podcast delivers exciting news about the imminent return of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who suffered a torn ACL in September 2025 but has now completed a successful rehab stint in AA, hitting a home run and showing strong signs of readiness. Hosts Dana and Biggs express disbelief and enthusiasm over his accelerated return, possibly as early as late April or early May, with speculation that he could debut during the Brewers series starting May 28th. His return is expected to bolster the outfield, provide a right-handed bat, and bring valuable locker room leadership. The episode also covers the status of other injured players, including Gabriel Moreno (expected back after the Mexico series), Tyler Locklear (returning in mid-to-late May), and Jordan Lawler (likely June return), while noting that several key pitchers like AJ Puck and Corbin Burns are expected back by the All-Star break. The hosts preview the upcoming Blue Jays series, highlighting favorable matchups and the team’s strong early-season performance despite injuries. Overall, the tone is optimistic and energized by the prospect of a full roster returning in the coming weeks.