Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Lourdes Gurriel and Acquire Eugenio Suarez

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free agent left fielder/designated hitter Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a three-year, $42 million contract, and acquired third baseman Eugenio Suarez in a trade with Seattle for a minimum of $13.285 million. The team's projected payroll for 2024 is around $140 million, with a projected luxury tax payroll of $180 million. The offseason commitment to player acquisitions is estimated to be about $135.3 million. The team is focused on upgrading the roster after a successful postseason run that led to a World Series appearance.