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- Updated: August 8, 2016
The Gurriel brothers are one step closer to making their Major League dreams come true.
Last month, older brother Yulieski Gurriel, 32, signed a $47.5 million deal with the Astros and is quickly making his way up the Minor League ranks. On Monday, younger brother Lourdes Gurriel Jr., 22, was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball and officially became eligible to sign.
Lourdes, who is currently training in Panama, is expected to have a large showcase for all 30 teams as well as private workouts in the coming months at a time and place to be determined. The Astros have been open about their interest in signing both Gurriels. Lourdes is expected to test the market for the best deal.
“We would like to play together on the same team, have my brother near me,” Yulieski told MLB.com earlier this year. “But if the circumstances don’t permit it and …
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