The 31-year-old outfielder is facing a 9-10 month recovery timeline, so he won’t be expected to be ready to help out the Diamondbacks until June or July of the 2026 season. He finishes the 2025 season slashing .248/.295/.418 with 19 homers, 80 RBI and a career-high 10 stolen bases in 546 plate appearances.

It’s the worst-possible outcome for Gurriel, who will obviously miss the rest of the current season and figures to be sidelined into 2026 as well. The 31-year-old outfielder suffered the injury on a non-contact play during Monday’s game against the Rangers whole trying to avoid a collision in left-center field with teammate Blaze Alexander, who was making his first-ever start in the outfield. There should be a definitive return timetable once he undergoes season-ending surgery.

The D-backs didn’t have a diagnosis for Gurriel’s injury after the game. He was hurt in the sixth inning against the Rangers as he tried to avoid a collision with Blaze Alexander in left-center. Alexander and Jake McCarthy are due for additional playing time while he’s out.

Gurriel was hurt while trying to avoid center fielder Blaze Alexander, who was in the process of making an excellent diving catch in left center. One imagines he’ll be out for quite some time, which will create more time for Alexander and Jake McCarthy in the outfield.