Blue Jays sign Cuban free agent infield prospect Lourdes Gurriel
Nov 12, 2016 | 8:15 AM
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Cuban free-agent prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a multi-year deal.
The team announced the seven-year $22 million contract on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Gurriel spent parts of six seasons playing for Serie Nacional in Cuba’s top league. The right-handed hitter posted a .344 average with 17 doubles and 10 home runs in 59 games as a 21-year-old in his final season in 2015.
Gurriel showcased primarily as a shortstop and centre-fielder during his recent workouts in September. He was declared a free agent by MLB in August.