When Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went down in the outfield on September 1 of last year it was immediately apparent he had suffered a serious injury. Taken off the field on a cart, it was later revealed he had suffered a torn ACL, an injury that typically keeps a player out up to 12 months. But throughout the offseason and spring training Gurriel seemed to be progressing much faster than expected. After weeks of playing on the backfields at Salt River Fields, he just completed a successful two-game rehab stint with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles. He went 2-for-8 overall, including a three-run homer in a thrilling walk-off win . Gurriel played 16 innings in the outfield. Now, incredibly, after just 7.5 months, his return to MLB is imminent. Lourdes Gurriel Expected to be in Lineup This Weekend Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) during spring training workouts at Salt River Fields on Feb. 16, 2026, in Scottsdale.…